Expected next investor conference call information:
Conference Call Date: 9/24/2009
Conference Call Time (ET): 8:30 AM
Conference Call URL: http://www.riteaid.com/company/investors/presentations.jsf

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As described by the Company, resources available to seniors and their caregivers include:

- A quick way to learn about Medicare Part D, why evaluation of plans is necessary, six steps to pick a new plan and directory of resources in the free Medicare Part D for Seniors guide available in all Rite Aid stores and on online at riteaid.com.

- A free, personalized tool that brings pushbutton simplicity to finding and choosing the right Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, including a detailed comparison of all available local plans with drug prices, deductibles and monthly premiums so patients can compare plans side by side, available at riteaid.com/medicareadvisor.

Medicare enrollees have until December 31 to review their current plan or enroll in a new plan, but they are encouraged to submit their application by December 8 or sooner to help assure benefits will start January 1, 2010. Those eligible for the Medicare Part D benefit include people over age 65 and those with disabilities

Rite Aid said that it also offers its senior customers additional benefits through its free loyalty program Living More which now has more than 4 million enrolled members and offers free enrollment at any Rite Aid pharmacy or riteaid.com. Benefits include:

- 20 percent discount on purchases the first Tuesday of every month

- 10 percent discount on the other Tuesdays of the month (some limitations apply, see store for details)

- 10 percent discount on cash prescriptions every day (not available in California due to state law)

- 10 percent discount on Rite Aid brand products everyday and exclusive specials throughout the store.

Rite Aid Corp. is a 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.

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Expected next investor conference call information:
Conference Call Date: 9/24/2009
Conference Call Time (ET): 8:30 AM
Conference Call URL: http://www.riteaid.com/company/investors/presentations.jsf