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Rite Aid Honors Its Pharmacists With 6th Annual Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacist Contest During American Pharmacists Month

Annual Program Recognizes Pharmacists for Their Commitment to Outstanding Patient Care

Camp Hill, PA (October 7, 2009) - To celebrate American Pharmacists Month, this October Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is asking patients to vote for their Favorite Pharmacist by sharing stories of extraordinary service and telling what makes their pharmacist special. The program, now in its sixth year, was designed to honor Rite Aid's pharmacists for their commitment to patient care.

"There's no better time to honor our pharmacists than American Pharmacists Month," said Robert Thompson, Rite Aid Executive Vice President, Pharmacy. "Rite Aid pharmacists are the medication experts on a patient's health care team and are often the most accessible member of that team. Everyday our pharmacists are counseling, answering healthcare questions and providing outstanding care for their patients. Our Favorite Pharmacist program is just one way we thank them for their hard work and dedication to the health and wellbeing of their patients and communities."

Now through October 31, patients can cast a vote for their favorite pharmacist online at www.riteaid.com/vote or at any Rite Aid store. Patients who vote will be entered into a random drawing where one lucky patient will win $2,500 in Rite Aid gift cards. One lucky pharmacist will also win $2,500 in Rite Aid gift cards. All "favorite" Rite Aid pharmacists will be notified by Rite Aid and receive a Favorite Pharmacist pin and a letter of commendation from Rite Aid's Chairman and CEO Mary Sammons in honor of their superior customer service.

"Earlier this year, in West Babylon, NY, Pharmacy Manager Katerina Stefanou was counseling a patient on blood pressure medication when she noticed he was unsteady and had red eyes," said Thompson. "Katerina took his blood pressure, which was high, and immediately called an ambulance. Her quick thinking helped her patient avoid a possible stroke. That's just one example of how our pharmacists are making a difference in the lives of their patients."

Rite Aid is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains with more than 4,800 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia with fiscal 2009 annual sales of more than $26.3 billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through Rite Aid's website at www.riteaid.com.

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