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  • "It's just one more avenue for someone who needs some form of acute care medical attention to get it," said Robert Thompson, Rite Aid's executive vice president of pharmacy. "It's certainly easier than going to the emergency room."

    Rite Aid expands online doctor service →

  • Thompson said the service uses a secure technology platform built for doctor-patient interaction, so privacy is preserved.

    Rite Aid expands online doctor service →

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