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October 9, 2012
Integration key to managing specialty patients

Specialty may be the fastest-growing segment, but it may also be the most complicated, as this segment is comprised of very complex medications to treat such serious diseases as cancer, multiple sclerosis and hemophilia.

October 9, 2012
MinuteClinic expands scope of services

On pace to reach about 1,000 clinic locations by 2016 and a robust team of 1,800 nurse practitioners and physician assistants working tirelessly to provide patients convenient access to quality care, MinuteClinic has demonstrated the integral role that it plays not only within CVS Caremark’s healthcare offering but within the entire U.S. healthcare system.


October 4, 2012
MinuteClinic opens first clinics in Cincinnati, Dayton

CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic has opened three walk-in clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores in the Cincinnati and Dayton metropolitan areas.

October 1, 2012
CVS Caremark's SilverScript unveils new Medicare PDP options for 2013

SilverScript Insurance, a CVS Caremark company, announced on Monday that a variety of new Medicare prescription drug plan options are available for 2013.

September 27, 2012
CVS Caremark survey: Pharmacists say cost is biggest barrier to Rx adherence

In recognition of American Pharmacists Month in October, CVS Caremark released results from a new survey of CVS retail pharmacists, which underscored that cost remains a key barrier to medication adherence and reinforced the important role of the pharmacist in helping people take their chronic medications as directed.

September 24, 2012
CVS Caremark helps launch The Partnership at Drugfree.org's campaign to curb teen Rx abuse

As part of CVS Caremark's sponsorship of The Partnership at Drugfree.org's The Medicine Abuse Project, which aims to prevent a half-million teens from abusing medicine over the next five years, the company now is asking its customers to take the project's pledge to learn about teen medicine abuse, to safeguard medicines in the home and to talk to teens about this issue, the company announced on Monday.

September 24, 2012
CVS Caremark, Rhode Island Free Clinic partner to help underserved Rhode Islanders

CVS Caremark and the Rhode Island Free Clinic have announced a partnership to help the uninsured, working poor in Rhode Island get access to the vital medications they need. Through this collaboration, the clinic’s patients can get prescriptions filled at no cost, and can receive face-to-face pharmacist counseling at three CVS/pharmacy locations in the greater Providence area.

September 19, 2012
CVS Caremark announces new share repurchase program, quarterly dividend

CVS Caremark announced that its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program for up to $6 billion of the company's outstanding common stock.

September 17, 2012
CVS Caremark names EVP, general counsel

CVS Caremark has appointed Thomas Moriarty as EVP and general counsel of CVS Caremark.

September 12, 2012
Study: Consumers hear less about risks when Rx drugs switch to OTC status

Most advertisements for over-the-counter versions of drugs did contain significantly less information about the risks of the medication, compared with the ads for the drug prior to its transition to OTC status, according to new research sponsored by CVS Caremark.

September 11, 2012
CVS Caremark discusses WAG-Express Scripts impasse, narrower networks during Morgan Stanley event

During Tuesday morning’s Morgan Stanley Healthcare Conference in New York City, CVS Caremark president and CEO Larry Merlo expressed optimism for a strong second half of the year and confidence in retaining a large portion of the prescription volumes gained from the Walgreens-Express Scripts impasse.

September 10, 2012
CVS/pharmacy's in-store fundraising campaign raises more than $5M for ALS, cystic fibrosis research

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients from Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and cystic fibrosis patients from Indianapolis took part in pre-game, on-field traditions at Fenway Park to celebration CVS/pharmacy's Advancing Medical Research fundraising campaign, which raised more than $5 million in five weeks.

September 10, 2012
Raising the professional practice bar, one federal health campaign at a time

Pharmacists got another opportunity this month to show their skills and help ease the healthcare system's growing financial crisis and resource shortage. Will it move the needle on true health reform and the expanding pharmacy practice model?

September 6, 2012
CVS Caremark to sponsor The Partnership at Drugfree.org campaign to curb Rx abuse

CVS Caremark announced that it has joined with a group of public and private sector partners and will sponsor the "The Medicine Abuse Project," a multiyear effort by The Partnership at Drugfree.org to raise awareness and curb the abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines.

September 4, 2012
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, CVS/pharmacy provide support for Hurricane Isaac relief efforts

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and CVS/pharmacy have announced a donation of more than $20,000 in support of communities that have been affected by Hurricane Isaac.

August 22, 2012
CVS/pharmacy adds new photo feature to its CVS Mobile app

CVS/pharmacy announced on Wednesday that it has unveiled a new photo feature to its existing CVS Mobile app, enabling consumers to easily print photos directly from their smartphone camera or from their CVSphoto.com account for same day pick up, with no additional cost, at any CVS/pharmacy location.

August 20, 2012
CVS/pharmacy, MinuteClinic encouraging consumers to get flu shot

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic have announced that flu vaccinations are now available at all of their locations nationwide with more than 20,000 immunizing healthcare professionals at CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic available to provide the preventive healthcare service.

August 9, 2012
CVS Caremark, Boston Red Sox give disabled veterans all-star treatment at Fenway Park

CVS Caremark paid tribute to disabled veterans from New England with a batting camp and full-day experience at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 7.

August 7, 2012
CVS Caremark's Q2 growth prompted by Walgreens-ESI stalemate

The stalemate between Walgreens and Express Scripts may have come to an end, but CVS Caremark remains optimistic and has developed a multifaceted plan to help it retain a significant number of the prescriptions gained from the impasse, CVS Caremark president and CEO Larry Merlo told analysts during Tuesday morning’s second-quarter conference call.

August 6, 2012
MinuteClinic earns three consecutive accreditation awards from The Joint Commission

MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinics inside CVS/pharmacy, has become the first retail clinic provider to achieve three consecutive accreditation awards from The Joint Commission.

July 30, 2012
'Innovations in Community Health' program addresses a growing need among patients

Why is the news that CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has teamed up with the National Association of Community Health Centers important? $300 billion a year and an alarming rise in the number of Americans suffering from chronic diseases. That’s why.

July 30, 2012
CVS/pharmacy, MinuteClinic launch flu shot voucher program

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic are offering a flu shot voucher program in August as part of CVS/pharmacy's Project Health free screening events.

July 27, 2012
MinuteClinic readies for BTS season, fall sports practice

MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores in 25 states and the District of Columbia, is gearing up for the back-to-school season by reminding parents that it is a one-stop location where students can get their required vaccinations and sports and college physicals as four states issue new immunization mandates.

July 24, 2012
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, NACHC form 'Innovations in Community Health' program

CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has teamed up with the National Association of Community Health Centers through a $3 million multiyear partnership.

July 21, 2012
CVS Caremark research further underscores importance of medication adherence, pharmacists' role in patients' lives

Yes, there's been a lot research and news touting the importance of medication adherence — and there's a $300 billion reason for that — but this most recent CVS Caremark-sponsored research is one of the first studies that quantifies the impact of medication adherence on worker absenteeism.

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