Exhibit 23
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          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement
No. 333-105662 of Rite Aid Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated June
17, 2004, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Rite Aid
Services, L.L.C. 401(k) Plan (formerly the Perry Distributors, Inc. 401(k)
Plan) for the year ended December 31, 2003.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 24, 2004