The remaining amortization period of a major finite-lived intangible asset class.

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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the first full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet.

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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet.

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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet.

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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet.

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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 142

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-Subparagraph a(1)

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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Aggregate amount of intangible asset amortization recognized as expense during the period.

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Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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The aggregate sum of gross carrying value of a major finite-lived intangible asset class, less accumulated amortization and any impairment charges. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the remainder of the current fiscal year.

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Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 26, 2011	Nov. 27, 2010	Nov. 26, 2011	Nov. 27, 2010	Feb. 26, 2011	Nov. 26, 2011 Favorable leases and other Y	Feb. 26, 2011 Favorable leases and other Y	Nov. 26, 2011 Prescription files Y	Feb. 26, 2011 Prescription files Y	Nov. 26, 2011 Unfavorable lease intangibles	Feb. 26, 2011 Unfavorable lease intangibles
Finite-lived intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	$ 1,859,772		$ 1,859,772		$ 1,837,998	$ 625,436	$ 620,786	$ 1,234,336	$ 1,217,212
Accumulated amortization	(1,298,809)		(1,298,809)		(1,191,821)	(369,997)	(335,692)	(928,812)	(856,129)
Remaining weighted average amortization period (in years)						10	10	5	6
Net carrying amount										84,955	93,952
Amortization expense for intangible assets and liabilities	34,327	43,106	109,561	131,106
Anticipated annual amortization expense for intangible assets and liabilities
2012			138,411
2013			114,981
2014			89,435
2015			72,323
2016			$ 60,995