EXHIBIT 15
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Rite Aid Corporation
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Gentlemen:

Re:  Registration Statement of Rite Aid Corporation on Form S-4

With respect to the subject registration statement, we acknowledge our awareness
of the use therein of our reports dated June 30, 1998 and October 12, 1998 
related to our reviews of interim financial information.

Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, such reports are not 
considered part of a registration statement prepared or certified by an 
accountant or a report prepared or certified by an accountant within the meaning
of sections 7 and 11 of the Act.

Very truly yours,

/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
November 5, 1998