Rite Aid Celebrates Its Pharmacists with 5th Annual Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacist Contest During American Pharmacists Month

"American Pharmacists Month is the perfect time for us to honor our pharmacists," said Robert Thompson, senior vice president of pharmacy operations. "Our pharmacists are on the front lines every day, 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 their patients."

Patients can cast a vote for their favorite pharmacist online at www.riteaid.com. 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.

"Patients are always writing us about how their Rite Aid pharmacist helped them manage their medications or how he or she helped them deal with a new or difficult disease," said Thompson. "We're proud of our pharmacists, and we want them to know how grateful we and their patients are for all that they do."

Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains with more than 4,900 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia.Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through the company's website at http://www.riteaid.com.

SOURCE: Rite Aid Corporation

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