| 06-12-2013 | CVS/pharmacy Adds Tasty Treats to Exclusive Gold Emblem Line| Latest snack options include delicious snack bars and unexpected nut flavors, and the introduction of Gold Emblem Select, featuring premium bagged coffees
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy®, America's leading retail pharmacy with more than 7,400 locations nationwide, today announced the newest additions to its recently revamped Gold Emblem™ line, including the launch of Gold Emblem™ Select, an assortment of items that celebrate the exceptional in every day food... |
| | 06-11-2013 | CVS Caremark Receives URAC Accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy| WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has been awarded Specialty Pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.
"Specialty Pharmacy is a critical component of pharmacy care services offered by CVS Caremark," said EVP of Specialty Pharmacy, Alan Lotvin, M.D.. "We aspire to provide the highest level of quality servic... |
| | 06-04-2013 | CVS/pharmacy® Offers Gifts for Every Dad's Style and Taste this Father's Day| Shoppers can find gadgets, personalized photo keepsakes, cooking essentials for the grill and more - all conveniently located under one roof
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoppers looking to avoid long lines and crowded malls can find everything they need for Father's Day in one convenient location. With more than 7,400 stores across the United States, CVS/pharmacy® has an array of affordable, high-quality gifts that suit every dad's taste. Whether customers have planned... |
| | 06-03-2013 | CVS Caremark To Present At William Blair & Company's 33rd Annual Growth Stock Conference| WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Dave Denton, executive vice president and chief financial officer of CVS Caremark Corporation, will be speaking at William Blair & Company's Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at approximately 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT).
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for all i... |
| | 06-03-2013 | CVS/pharmacy Launches In-store Fundraising Campaign to Support Research Aimed at Finding a Cure for ALS| Advancing Medical Research campaign to help fund new gene silencing therapy
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy has launched its annual in-store Advancing Medical Research fundraising campaign to support medical research and help improve the quality of life for those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funds raised through the campaign will benefit the ALS Therapy Alliance (ATA), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ALS resea... |
| | 05-23-2013 | CVS Caremark Supporting Tornado Relief Efforts in Oklahoma and Texas| CVS Caremark Charitable Trust donating $25,000 to American Red Cross; will also match CVS Caremark employee donations to Red Cross up to an additional $25,000
CVS/pharmacy® donating supplies to Feed the Children; pharmacy locations and MinuteClinic in Moore, OK open to serve community's health needs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark, today announced that it will donate $25,000 to the American ... |
| | 05-20-2013 | CVS/pharmacy® Reminds Patients with Diabetes about the Importance of Regular Testing to Help Manage Their Disease| Continues to accept Medicare insurance for diabetes testing supplies
Offers all major brands of diabetes test strips and low cost 90-day prescriptions for supplies to all Medicare patients
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy is reminding patients with diabetes that one of the most important ways they can manage their disease is to perform regular testing of their blood sugar (glucose) levels. While the number of providers that will accept Medicare coverage for ... |
| | 05-14-2013 | CVS Caremark Donates Over $750,000 to The One Fund Boston| Month-long in-store fundraising campaign in Boston-area CVS/pharmacy locations raises more than $650,000 to support victims of Boston Marathon attack
CVS Caremark's private foundation previously donated $100,000 to The One Fund Boston
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark announced today that a month-long, in-store fundraising campaign at CVS/pharmacy locations throughout Greater Boston raised over $650,000 in donations from customers to The One Fund Boston, whic... |
| | 05-14-2013 | CVS Caremark Research Finds Women and Non-White Patients More Likely to be Non-Adherent to Medications| Non-white patients have 50 percent greater odds, women have 10 percent greater odds of being non-adherent to statin medications for treatment of high cholesterol
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- High cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke,[1] which can be well managed with available prescription medications. New research sheds light onto the impact of gender and race on medication adherence for statins used... |
| | 05-13-2013 | CVS Caremark to Present at the Barclays Capital Americas Select Franchise Conference| WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Dave Denton, executive vice president and chief financial officer of CVS Caremark, will be speaking at the Barclays Capital Americas Select Franchise Conference in London, England, on May 21, 2013, at approximately 1:45 p.m. BST (8:45 a.m. EDT).
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for al... |
| | 05-09-2013 | CVS/pharmacy® Launches New Exclusive Line of Household Essentials, Total Home™, Now Available Nationwide| Total Home™ brand embodies reliability, quality and affordability in products used to keep a house feeling like home
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CVS/pharmacy announced the official launch of Total Home™, a new home care product line built on performance, reliability and premium quality that is now available exclusively at CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide. The new Total Home line includes a wide range of products for everyday home care, ranging from cleaning and coo... |
| | 05-09-2013 | CVS Caremark Publishes New Corporate Social Responsibility Report| In-depth view of its CSR priorities, from helping people on their path to better health to reducing environmental impacts
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today released its 2012 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which gives stakeholders an inside view of the company's CSR strategy, priorities and performance on its sustainability goals and CSR initiatives. The report is available online on the company's website at www.cvscaremark.com/CSR... |
| | 05-07-2013 | Don't Forget Mom this Mother's Day with Thoughtful Last-Minute Gifts and Cards from CVS/pharmacy®| Shoppers pressed for time can discover delicious sweets, sentimental cards and revitalizing beauty items all in one convenient location
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvy shoppers looking for thoughtful and affordable gifts for mom in the days leading up to Mother's Day can find a variety of unique presents and heartfelt greeting cards at one of more than 7,400 CVS/pharmacy® locations across the country. From luxurious beauty essentials to personalized photo keepsakes an... |
| | 05-01-2013 | CVS Caremark Reports Strong First Quarter Results| 2013 Guidance Range Narrowed To Reflect Higher-Than-Expected Performance
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
First Quarter Year-over-year Highlights:
Operating profit increased 21.0% to $1.7 billion
Adjusted EPS increased 28.1% to $0.83; GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations increased 29.9% to $0.77
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| | 04-30-2013 | CVS Caremark to Participate in White House Effort to Hire Veterans and Military Spouses| Company commits to hiring veterans and military spouses as part of expanded "Joining Forces" initiative
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) was among several national companies represented at an event hosted today by President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, as part of the Joining Forces initiative. During the event, the Administration asked companies participating in the Joining Forces initiative to hir... |
| | 04-26-2013 | CVS Caremark Offers Advice on Proper Management, Storage and Disposal of Medications in Light of New Study on Teen Abuse of Prescription Drugs| CVS Caremark is a Gold sponsor of The Partnership at Drugfree.org's Medicine Abuse Project, whose new national study shows teen misuse and abuse of Rx medication is up 33 percent since 2008
CVS is committed to helping the Partnership prevent a half million teens from abusing medicine by 2017 with practical advice and convenient resources
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With National Drug Take Back Day scheduled for Saturday, April 27 and in light of a new national stu... |
| | 04-24-2013 | CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Awards 21 "Innovations in Community Health" Grants in Partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers| Grants are part of a $3 million, multi-year initiative to help people nationwide manage and prevent chronic diseases
Survey unveils public's misconception and understanding of chronic diseases; Majority of respondents admit they're not doing enough to prevent chronic diseases
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced the recipients of the "Innovations in Community ... |
| | 04-19-2013 | CVS Caremark Corporation To Hold First Quarter 2013 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to discuss its first quarter 2013 financial results.
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An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for all interested parties. To access the w... |
| | 04-18-2013 | CVS Caremark to Support The One Fund Boston's Mission to Raise Money for Those Affected by the Boston Marathon Tragedy| - CVS Caremark Charitable Trust to donate $100,000 to One Fund Boston -
- CVS/pharmacy® stores in Greater Boston to hold customer donation campaign for the Fund -
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it will come together with the Boston business community to support The One Fund Boston, established by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to raise money for victims and families who have been affec... |
| | 04-12-2013 | Free Smartphone Offer Provides Easy Access to CVS/pharmacy's® Top-Rated Mobile App| The free smartphone offer* allows shoppers to enjoy the convenience of the CVS Mobile app, so they can refill prescriptions, access personalized savings and shop on-the-go
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy® today announced that up to one million free smartphones* will be offered to eligible customers, allowing easy access to its convenient mobile app. Upon receipt of the phone, consumers will receive a text message prompt to download the CVS Mobile app t... |
| | 04-11-2013 | CVS Caremark Industry-Leading Generic Dispensing Rate Reduces Client Traditional Drug Spend by 3.6 Percent for 2012| CVS Caremark focus on medication adherence saved PBM clients more than $643 million in 2012
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today released its annual Insights report, which reviews drug trend and highlights key issues in pharmacy care. In a pivotal finding, the 2012 analysis revealed that the increased availability of generics combined with CVS Caremark's industry-leading generic dispensing rate (GDR) of 77.4 percent helped reduce spending ... |
| | 04-05-2013 | South Carolina DHHS Director Tony Keck Visits Columbia MinuteClinic| Visit Coincides with Expanded Medicaid Coverage at MinuteClinic
COLUMBIA, S.C., April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- South Carolina's Director of Health and Human Services, Tony Keck, toured the MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic earlier today inside the CVS/pharmacy store in downtown Columbia on Assembly Street. Andrew Sussman, M.D., president, MinuteClinic and senior vice president/associate chief medical officer, CVS Caremark Corporation, joined him for the tour.
Director Keck was instrume... |
| | 04-03-2013 | CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Supports Non-profits Nationwide with $2.6 Million in Funding| Funding part of $5.6 million granted by CVS Caremark to increase access to health care services and children's health-related programs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), announced today that $2.6 million in grants has been awarded to 66 non-profit organizations across the country to provide them with much-needed funding. The new grant recipients w... |
| | 04-01-2013 | MinuteClinic and Sharp HealthCare Form Clinical Affiliation in San Diego County| Clinical Collaboration Will Increase Access to Care
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and SAN DIEGO, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), and Sharp HealthCare – one of Southern California's largest integrated health systems – have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to high-quality, affordable health care services throughout San Diego County, the second most populous county in California.
Min... |
| | 03-25-2013 | CVS/pharmacy Launches Innovative New iPad App Featuring a 3D Virtual Store and Digital Pharmacy Experience| New CVS/pharmacy iPad app makes it easy for customers to manage prescriptions and shop from their tablets
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy today launched a first-of-its-kind interactive app, delivering a unique digital drugstore experience for customers using Apple iPads. With the new CVS iPad app customers can explore a virtual 3D CVS/pharmacy and quickly access services from the Pharmacy, ExtraCare, Photo Center and MinuteClinic, as well as browse their favori... |
| | 03-19-2013 | CVS Caremark Research Finds Medication Adherence Can Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease| Findings suggest medication adherence to commonly prescribed medications can result in cost savings of up to $868 per patient per year
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart disease costs the United States $108.9 billion each year according to the Centers for Disease Control, but there are ways those costs can be controlled. Research published in the April issue of the American Journal of Medicine found that patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who are adherent to the... |
| | 03-14-2013 | CVS Caremark MinuteClinic President Discusses Primary Care Innovation at London Healthcare Conferences| Andrew Sussman, M.D., highlights CVS Caremark's growing retail health clinic model
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew Sussman, M.D., President, MinuteClinic and Senior Vice President/Associate Chief Medical Officer of CVS Caremark (NYSE:CVS), travelled to London this week to discuss how MinuteClinic, CVS Caremark's provider of retail-based medical clinics, is improving care and access at substantially lower cost.
On Tuesday, March 12, Sussman participated in the Inn... |
| | 03-12-2013 | CVS Caremark Emphasizes Commitment to Older Americans at Annual American Society on Aging Conference| Company highlights the importance of medication adherence in helping seniors on their path to better health
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --CVS Caremark (NYSE:CVS) will highlight how medication adherence plays a vital role in helping older Americans on their path to better health at the 2013 Annual American Society on Aging Conference, which is being held in Chicago this week.
CVS Caremark, a Titanium Sponsor of the conference, will also be participating in a numbe... |
| | 03-07-2013 | MinuteClinic Named Official Sports Physical Provider of Pop Warner| -- Special Offer Available to Pop Warner Football, Dance and Cheerleading Team Members --
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, a division of CVS Caremark and the largest provider of walk-in medical clinics in the United States, announced today that it has been named the official sports physical provider of Pop Warner Little Scholars, a non-profit organization that provides youth football, dance, and cheerleading programs across the country.
The collaboration is des... |
| | 03-06-2013 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.225 (22.5 cents) per share on the corporation's common stock. The dividend is payable on May 3, 2013, to holders of record on April 23, 2013.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is dedicated to helping people on their path to better health as the largest integrated pharmacy company in the United States. Through the company's more... |
| | 03-06-2013 | Accordant Health Services, a CVS Caremark Company, Receives URAC Case Management Accreditation|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today that Accordant Health Services has been awarded Case Management Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. Accordant Health Services met URAC's Case Management Accreditation standards, which require companies to establish processes to assess, plan and implement case management interventions... |
| | 03-04-2013 | CVS/pharmacy's Project Health Targets Chronic Disease Through Free Health Screenings| Wellness program to provide $15 M of preventive health screenings in multicultural communities
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today the kickoff of its annual Project Health wellness campaign. In 2013, Project Health, known as Proyecto Salud in Spanish, will deliver more than $15 million worth of free health screenings to multicultural communities across the United States.
More than 750 Project Health events will be held at select CVS/pharmacy reta... |
| | 02-27-2013 | MinuteClinic Signs Clinical Affiliation With North Shore-LIJ Health System for Present and Future Retail Locations| Agreement Includes Electronic Medical Record Integration and Clinical Collaboration To Increase Access To Care
GREAT NECK, N.Y., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) and North Shore-LIJ Health System (North Shore-LIJ), one of the nation's largest health care providers, have signed a clinical collaboration to enhance access to high-quality health care services in Nassau and Suffolk counties and the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens... |
| | 02-26-2013 | CVS Caremark CEO Addresses Economic Club of Pittsburgh on Reinventing Pharmacy for Better Health| Larry J. Merlo presents $50,000 check to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC during community visit
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Larry J. Merlo, President and CEO of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), was the guest speaker at a luncheon hosted by the Economic Club of Pittsburgh at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh today. During his remarks, Merlo discussed ways that CVS Caremark is reinventing pharmacy and helping people on their path to better health.
"Tradition... |
| | 02-21-2013 | CVS/pharmacy Launches Revamped Gold Emblem Line, Featuring Enhanced Ingredients, New Snack Options and More Flavors| Gold Emblem brand boasts new look incorporating nutritional information on the front of packaging to empower shoppers to make informed purchasing decisions
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoppers looking for great-tasting snacks for the entire family will be delighted to try the satisfying additions and enriched flavors and variations of the revamped Gold Emblem™ line, available exclusively at CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide. The popular line, which includes a wide variet... |
| | 02-14-2013 | MinuteClinic and Greenville Hospital System Form Clinical Affiliation in Upstate South Carolina| Clinical Collaboration Will Increase Access To Care
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), and Greenville Hospital System (GHS) – South Carolina's largest health system, with five medical campuses, outpatient and specialty centers and a large network of physician practices – have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to high quality, affordable healthcare services in the Up... |
| | 02-12-2013 | CVS Caremark To Present At The RBC Healthcare Conference|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Dave Denton, executive vice president and chief financial officer of CVS Caremark, will be speaking at the RBC Healthcare Conference on February 26, 2013, at approximately 10:00 a.m. (ET).
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit... |
| | 02-11-2013 | CVS Caremark Appoints New Chief Digital Officer to Lead Digital Innovation Team| Brian Tilzer joins the company from Staples
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today the appointment of Brian Tilzer to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Officer. Tilzer will develop and lead teams driving CVS Caremark's company-wide digital innovation efforts. Tilzer will focus on connecting current and future digital initiatives and ensuring that CVS Caremark continues to use the most innovative technology available to seaml... |
| | 02-07-2013 | CVS Caremark Extends Pharmacy Advisor™ Program to Cover Five Additional Chronic Conditions| Intervention program increases patient engagement, reduces medical costs through improved medication adherence
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) has extended its innovative Pharmacy Advisor™ program to cover an additional five chronic conditions, including asthma, breast cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression, and osteoporosis. The condition-based program alerts pharmacists when patients are not adherent to their medication regime... |
| | 02-06-2013 | CVS Caremark Reports Record Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2012 Results|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012.
Fourth Quarter Year-over-year Highlights:
Net revenues increased 10.9% to a record $31.4 billion, with Pharmacy Services up 17.4% and Retail Pharmacy up 5.1%
Retail Pharmacy segment same store sales increased 4.0%
Operating profit increased 17.7% to a record $2.3 billion
Adjusted EPS of $0.97 and GAAP diluted EPS... |
| | 02-05-2013 | CVS Caremark Encourages Heart Healthy Behavior During American Heart Month| Reminds patients to get preventative screenings, adhere to medication regimens
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of American Heart Month this February, CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) reminds patients that health screenings and adherence to medication regimens play an important role in the prevention of heart disease. When combined with healthy lifestyle choices, scheduling regular check-ups and taking prescribed medication in accordance with doctor's order... |
| | 02-05-2013 | CVS/pharmacy Offers a Variety of Creative and Classic Valentine's Day Treats to Sweeten Your Holiday| Find a wide assortment of thoughtful gifts, cards and candy, customers can show their love to family and friends
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 7,400 locations across the country, CVS/pharmacy is a convenient one-stop shop for customers looking for cards, candy and gifts this Valentine's Day. At their local CVS/pharmacy, shoppers can expect to find a wide selection of traditional Valentine's Day needs like cards and candy to one-of-a-kind gift options such ... |
| | 02-04-2013 | CVS/pharmacy Expands ExtraCare Program with New Pharmacy & Health Rewards| Nationwide, opt-in program to help ExtraCare members on their path to better health provides more choices to earn bigger rewards, including $5 ExtraBucks Rewards for every 10 prescriptions filled at CVS/pharmacy
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --CVS/pharmacy today announced the launch of ExtraCare Pharmacy & Health Rewards™, the latest evolution of the company's ExtraCare program, the most successful retail savings and rewards program in the U.S. The new ExtraCare Ph... |
| | 01-25-2013 | CVS Caremark Corporation To Hold Fourth Quarter 2012 Conference Call|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) will be holding a conference call on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. (EST) with analysts and investors to discuss its fourth quarter 2012 financial results and 2013 outlook.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit http://info.cvscarem... |
| | 01-25-2013 | CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Donates $50,000 to Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund| Support will Help in the Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts in Local Communities throughout New Jersey
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to assist those who were affected by Hurricane Sandy, the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced that it is donating $50,000 to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. Established by Governor Chris Christie and chaired by First Lady Mary Pat Christie,... |
| | 01-24-2013 | Barnabas Health And MinuteClinic Enter Into Clinical Collaboration in Monmouth and Ocean Counties| Agreement Includes Electronic Medical Record Integration and Clinical Collaboration To Increase Access To Care
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and WEST ORANGE, N.J., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) and Barnabas Health in New Jersey have signed a clinical collaboration to enhance access to high quality, affordable health care services in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Under the agreement, Barnabas Health physicians will serve as medica... |
| | 01-22-2013 | CVS Caremark Sponsored Hiring Our Heroes Hiring Fair at Rhode Island National Guard Armory| CEO Larry J. Merlo Signed Statement of Support for Guard and Reserve Members
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) joined forces with the Rhode Island National Guard and Reserve and sponsored a "Hiring Our Heroes" Hiring Fair at the National Guard Armory in Warwick, RI this morning. The job fair helped veterans, active military members and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities at CVS Caremark.
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| | 01-18-2013 | CVS Caremark Statement and Response to CMS Action|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) is working to resolve service issues related to its SilverScript Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan. Issues with SilverScript enrollment processing resulted from an enrollment system conversion and brought about an increase in call volume and issues related to claims processing, including, in some instances, not being able to have claims adjudicated at the pharmacy. As a consequence, the Centers ... |
| | 01-17-2013 | CVS Caremark and United Food & Commercial Workers Union Announce Cooperation Agreement in 500 Stores| Five-Year Agreement Broadens Longstanding Relationship Between Company and Union in Three California Metro Areas
Woonsocket, RI and Washington, DC—CVS Caremark and the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) today announced they have signed a Cooperation Agreement giving CVS/pharmacy employees at approximately 500 stores in the metropolitan Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego areas the opportunity to vote on whether or not they want to be represented by the union.
According ... |
| | 01-03-2013 | CVS Caremark Sponsored Research Examines Impact of Patient's Social Support Network on Medication Adherence| Medication reminders, assistance with the purchasing or administering therapy and other practical support most closely associated with improved adherence
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The clinical and financial impact of medication nonadherence on the U.S. health care system – estimated at nearly $300 billion a year – has motivated numerous researchers to evaluate interventions to identify cost-effective best practices to address the issue. In addition, while a patient's social... |
| | 12-28-2012 | CVS Caremark To Present At The 31st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Larry Merlo, the company's president and chief executive officer, will be making a presentation to investors at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 9, 2013. Mr. Merlo is scheduled to present at 9:30 a.m. local time (12:30 p.m. ET).
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for... |
| | 12-24-2012 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Final Results of Tender Offers|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today the final results of its previously announced cash tender offers (the "Tender Offers") commenced on November 26, 2012, for (1) any and all of its 6.60% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Any and All Notes"), and (2) up to a maximum amount of its 6.125% Senior Notes due 2016 and 5.750% Senior Notes due 2017 (collectively, the "Maximum Tender Offer Notes" and, together with the Any and All Notes, t... |
| | 12-18-2012 | CVS Caremark Website for PBM Members Recognized with eHealthcare Leadership Awards| Caremark.com web site receives Platinum award for best overall internet site and Gold award for best interactive site
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today that Caremark.com, the company's website for its pharmacy benefit management (PBM) members, was recognized with top honors from the 2012 eHealthcare Leadership Awards. The awards were presented during the 16th Annual Healthcare Internet Conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in mid-No... |
| | 12-14-2012 | CVS/pharmacy to Acquire 19 Medicine Chest Pharmacy Locations in Texas| 9 locations to be re-named CVS/pharmacy; 10 others to be relocated to existing CVS stores
Medicine Chest Will Continue to Operate 3 Long Term Care Pharmacies and 7 Retail Pharmacies
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas, Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy and Medicine Chest Pharmacy announced today that CVS will acquire 19 Medicine Chest drug stores in Texas during the last weekend of December. CVS/pharmacy will operate nine of the acquired locations and relocate ten oth... |
| | 12-13-2012 | CVS Caremark Provides Strong Growth Outlook for 2013 and Beyond, Announces 38%Dividend Increase and Outlines Strategic Growth Framework| Company uniquely positioned to drive results through its distinctive model, creating greater value for clients, customers and shareholders
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
2013 Guidance:
Adjusted EPS expected to be in the range of $3.84 to $3.98, up 13% to 17%
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations expected to be in the range of $3.59 to $3.73
Free cash flow expected to be between $4.8 billion and $5.1 billion
Cash from operations expected to be between $6.4... |
| | 12-11-2012 | Savvy Shoppers Find One-Stop-Shopping for Holiday Decor and the Hottest Gifts This Year at CVS/pharmacy| From the latest in tech gadgets, popular toys and holiday decor, CVS/pharmacy offers an unexpected selection of gifts and all the trimmings at a great value this holiday season
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- By offering a wide assortment of gifts and decorating essentials in one place, CVS/pharmacy is the secret to smart shopping without the hassle this Christmas season. Customers will be surprised to find a large selection of holiday decor, such as ornaments and nutcrac... |
| | 12-10-2012 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Early Results of Tender Offers, Pricing, Election of Early Settlement and Increase in the Maximum Tender Offer Amount|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today the early tender results, applicable Reference Yields and consideration payable in connection with its previously announced cash tender offers (the "Tender Offers") commenced on November 26, 2012 for (1) any and all of its 6.60% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Any and All Notes") and (2) up to a maximum amount of its 6.125% Senior Notes due 2016 and 5.750% Senior Notes due 2017 (collectively, ... |
| | 12-06-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Adds New Health and Shopping Features to the CVS Mobile Suite| Latest updates to CVS Mobile app and site include letting customers schedule immunizations, identify medications, and shop the entire product catalog from their smartphones and tablets
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the number of Americans shopping and managing their health via mobile sites and devices continues to grow, CVS/pharmacy is introducing a variety of new features to its mobile suite to meet that demand. The CVS Mobile suite, which consists of the CVS Mobile ... |
| | 12-04-2012 | Creating Personalized, Thoughtful Gifts is Quick and Convenient this Holiday Season at CVS/pharmacy Photo Centers Nationwide| CVS/pharmacy Photo Centers offer 1,000 NEW card designs for holidays, plus new customizable smartphone cases, that make personalized gift giving the perfect option for family and friends this year
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers looking for standout gifts that won't break the bank will love the variety of affordable photo card and gift options available in-store and online at CVS/pharmacy. With new offerings this year, including one thousand greeting card designs... |
| | 12-03-2012 | CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Remind Families about the Importance of Getting Their Flu Shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week| - CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic provide flu shots every day in all locations with no appointment needed
- Company is partnering with the CDC and the NFL Retired Players Association to promote the importance of getting vaccinated this flu season
- NFL Hall of Famer Carl Eller receives flu shot at CVS/pharmacy to kick off National Influenza Vaccination Week
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the U.S. enters the busy 2012 holiday season, CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic ar... |
| | 11-30-2012 | CVS Caremark To Host 2012 Analyst Day For The Investment Community|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will hold its annual Analyst Day in New York City on Thursday, December 13, 2012, beginning at 8:00 a.m. (ET). Senior members of the CVS Caremark leadership team will provide an in-depth review of the company's strategies to drive long-term growth and enhance shareholder value. The company will also provide 2013 earnings guidance during the event.
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| | 11-27-2012 | MinuteClinic Signs Clinical Collaboration with Virtua for Clinic Locations in South Jersey| Electronic Medical Record Integration Included In Agreement to Improve Care Coordination
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and MARLTON, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE:CVS), and Virtua, South Jersey's largest health care provider with a clinical staff of more than 1,800 physicians, have entered into a clinical collaboration to enhance access to high quality, affordable health care services in three counties in the region.
Under the agr... |
| | 11-26-2012 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Cash Tender Offers for its 6.60% Senior Notes due 2019 (CUSIP NO. 126650BN9), 6.125% Senior Notes due 2016 (CUSIP NO. 126650BE9) and 5.750% Senior Notes due 2017 (CUSIP NO. 126650BH2)|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has commenced cash tender offers (the "Tender Offers") for (1) any and all of the 6.60% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Any and All Notes") and (2) up to a maximum amount of the 6.125% Senior Notes due 2016 and 5.750% Senior Notes due 2017 (collectively, the "Maximum Tender Offer Notes" and together with the Any and All Notes, the "Notes") such that the aggregate principal amount of th... |
| | 11-21-2012 | CVS Caremark Statement Addressing Fiscal Cliff|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Larry J. Merlo, President and CEO of CVS Caremark, today issued the following statement:
"CVS Caremark customers are the hard working American families who are making decisions now about how to budget for the holidays and early next year. Their confidence has already been tested by persistent high unemployment and fragile economic growth. Our customers want to know that our leaders in Washington are working on their behalf to solve the real... |
| | 11-19-2012 | Shoppers Can Unwrap Savings this Christmas at CVS/pharmacy Starting with a Black Friday Sales Event| Customers can shop with ease now through Christmas to find incredible deals on hot gift items and a variety of stocking stuffers for everyone on the list
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holiday shopping season officially kicks off, CVS/pharmacy is offering shoppers significant deals on great gifts both online and in-store on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Plus, additional savings and rewards are available for ExtraCare® members all season long. From hot electronics and ... |
| | 11-19-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® for 9th Annual Thanks and Giving® Campaign| Annual in-store fundraiser runs through Dec. 8
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy today announced its annual in-store fundraiser for the ninth year to support the St. Jude Children's Thanks and Giving campaign, a unique holiday program that raises awareness and funds for the pioneering research and exceptional care provided at St. Jude. Since the campaign's inception, CVS/pharmacy and its customers have raised more than $31 million to support the lifesaving mis... |
| | 11-15-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Making it Easier for Customers to Access Prescription Medications in Communities Affected by Hurricane Sandy| Copays waived at selected stores in hard hit neighborhoods for those who cannot pay
Mobile pharmacy open in Rockaway Beach
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing efforts to help communities affected by Hurricane Sandy, CVS/pharmacy is waiving prescription copayments, deductibles and other financial liability related to prescription medications for patients who cannot pay at selected stores in the hardest hit neighborhoods in New York City and su... |
| | 11-15-2012 | New Affiliation Between UT Medicine San Antonio and MinuteClinic Will Increase Access to Health Care Services in San Antonio| Clinical Collaboration and Electronic Medical Record Integration Included In Agreement
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), and UT Medicine San Antonio, the academic medical practice of the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to high-quality, affordable health care services in the region... |
| | 11-14-2012 | NACo Prescription Discount Card Program Has Saved Americans More than $500 Million on Prescription Drugs| Program, administered by CVS Caremark, designed to help uninsured and under-insured
WASHINGTON and WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Residents in counties across the country that participate in the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program have saved more than $500 million on their prescription medications since the launch of the program in 2004, according to data released today by NACo and CVS Caremark. Today more than 1,400 counties ac... |
| | 11-14-2012 | Accessing Smartphone Images is Easier Than Ever with a New Image Uploading Option at CVS/pharmacy Photo Centers| CVS/pharmacy shoppers can now easily access and upload smartphone and tablet images to create photo gifts, greeting cards and more at Kodak Picture Kiosks
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announces that shoppers can now wirelessly upload images from their mobile devices to a KODAK Picture Kiosk, to create a wide variety of photo products such as Photo Books, Personal Greetings, Calendars, and more, at CVS/pharmacy Photo Center locations nationwide. This new se... |
| | 11-13-2012 | MinuteClinic Recognizes National Nurse Practitioner Week and Invests in the Education and Advancement of Clinicians Across the U.S.|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Nurse Practitioner Week (Nov. 11-17), MinuteClinic, the nation's largest provider of retail-based medical clinics, salutes the outstanding patient care delivered by nurse practitioners and continues to expand its role as a leader in creating educational and career development opportunities for members of the profession.
"Every day, thousands of individuals across the United States see evidence of the compassion, care... |
| | 11-09-2012 | CVS/pharmacy and CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Continue to Support Communities Affected by Hurricane Sandy| Nearly all CVS locations affected by the storm have re-opened
CVS using mobile pharmacies to provide patients access to their prescriptions in NJ and NY
Monetary and product donations, in-kind support from CVS colleagues continue
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As communities in New Jersey and New York continue to recover from Hurricane Sandy, CVS/pharmacy has re-opened nearly all of its stores in affected areas and is assisting with local disaster relief efforts.
A... |
| | 11-08-2012 | CVS/pharmacy and Veterans Advantage Partner to Provide Active Military, Veterans and their Families with Savings on CVS.com| Veterans Advantage members get 10 % off every order at CVS.com and other unique offers throughout the year
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy and Veterans Advantage Inc. today announced a special savings program for Veterans Advantage VetRewards Card members, honoring military and veteran families with savings on thousands of products available at www.CVS.com.
U.S. Active Duty Military, Veterans, National Guard & Reserve and their families holding the Vetera... |
| | 11-08-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Highlights Nail Offering with First-Ever Nail HQ™| New Nail Kiosks Showcase Newest Nail Trends and Product Innovation
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's leading retail pharmacy, today announced the launch of the new Nail HQ™, special in-store kiosks that showcase the hottest nail trends and product innovation. Available in more than 2,000 CVS/pharmacy locations starting this month, the Nail HQ™ is the latest advancement for beauty shoppers, providing easy access to nail innovations, including drugs... |
| | 11-08-2012 | MinuteClinic Supporting Diabetes Month with Free Diabetes Screenings|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic is helping take a stand against diabetes by offering free diabetes screenings at clinic locations throughout November. The screenings, sponsored by Bayer Healthcare, will enable thousands of individuals at risk for diabetes or pre-diabetes to monitor their risk and begin taking steps to control it.
The screening is available to patients at over 600 MinuteClinic locations inside select CVS/pharmacy stores. MinuteClinic is open seven... |
| | 11-07-2012 | CVS/pharmacy to Launch Flu Shot Donation Campaign Benefiting the USO During Week of Veterans Day| - Company pledges up to $100,000 to USO to benefit troops and their families through a donation made for every flu shot given by CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic from November 11 - 17 -
- Those who protect our country should protect themselves with a flu shot; service members, veterans and their families who are TRICARE patients pay nothing for flu shots at CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic -
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Veterans Day on Novembe... |
| | 11-06-2012 | CVS Caremark Reports Third Quarter Results| 2012 GUIDANCE RAISED AND NARROWED TO REFLECT STRONG PERFORMANCE YEAR-TO-DATE AND SOLID OUTLOOK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
Third Quarter and Year-Over-Year Highlights:
Net revenues increased 13.3% to a record $30.2 billion, with Pharmacy Services up 22.2% and Retail Pharmacy up 5.5%
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| | 11-05-2012 | CVS Caremark To Present At Lazard Capital Markets 9th Annual Healthcare Conference|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Dave Denton, executive vice president and chief financial officer of CVS Caremark, and Jon Roberts, executive vice president and president of CVS Caremark Pharmacy Services, will participate in a panel discussion at the Lazard Capital Markets Annual Healthcare Conference in New York City on Tuesday, November 13th, at approximately 9:00 a.m. EST.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be... |
| | 11-01-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Partners with the American Diabetes Association to Sponsor "A Day in the Life of Diabetes" for National Diabetes Month| CVS/pharmacy co-hosts Twitter Chat and Facebook Photo Sharing Campaign in November
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy® is partnering with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as the sponsor of "A Day in the Life of Diabetes" campaign – a photo sharing campaign on the ADA's main Facebook page. The CVS/pharmacy ExtraCare Advantage for Diabetes® program will donate $1 to the American Diabetes Association for every photo or image uploaded, up to $25,000. CVS/ph... |
| | 10-31-2012 | CVS Caremark Donates More Than $100,000 to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts| Support will help communities affected by the storm
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark today announced a donation of more than $100,000 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund to provide much-needed support to communities that have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. A donation of $50,000 was made from the Company's foundation, the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust. In addition, CVS/pharmacy is providing snacks and bottled water valued at more t... |
| | 10-29-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Expands ExtraCare Advantage for Diabetes® Program with New Support and Savings for the 26 Million Americans Living with Diabetes| ExtraCare Advantage for Diabetes® offers $5 coupon when joining and $130 in special savings for National Diabetes Month
Free glucose screenings available at Project Health events and at MinuteClinic locations inside CVS/pharmacy
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Diabetes Month in November, CVS/pharmacy® is expanding its continued commitment to the growing community of people living with diabetes in the U.S. with new support and savings for members of... |
| | 10-29-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Helping Customers in Stores and Online to Weather Hurricane Sandy|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy is helping its customers weather Hurricane Sandy as it makes landfall today on the East Coast and in the days to come. While complying with any mandatory evacuation orders given by local officials, CVS/pharmacy will keep its stores in affected areas open for as long as possible and has stocked them with storm preparedness items such as water, batteries, flashlights and other products to help in an emergency. Any stores that close due... |
| | 10-26-2012 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold Third Quarter 2012 Conference Call|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) will be holding a conference call on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. (EST) with analysts and investors to discuss its third quarter 2012 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit http://info.cvscaremark.com/investors. T... |
| | 10-24-2012 | MinuteClinic Opens Its First Walk-in Medical Clinics Inside CVS/pharmacy Stores in Asheville Market| -- Additional Locations Planned Later this Year --
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the largest provider of retail-based medical clinics in the United States, has opened three walk-in clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores in the Asheville, North Carolina area. The clinics are located in Arden, Asheville and Hendersonville.
Three additional clinics are expected to open by the end of the year in Asheville, Brevard and Waynesville. The clinics operate seven days a we... |
| | 10-22-2012 | In Light of New Study Revealing Benefits of Daily Vitamin Consumption, CVS/pharmacy Shares Three Simple Tips for Staying on a Path to Better Health| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --With significant new findings on the positive effect of daily vitamin regimens released this week by Brigham and Women's Hospital and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, there is more evidence than ever to demonstrate it is the small, everyday steps consumers take that can have the biggest impact on their overall wellness. In keeping with its purpose to help customers on their path to better health, CVS/pharmacy ... |
| | 10-18-2012 | CVS Caremark Appoints Dr. Alan Lotvin Executive Vice President of Specialty Pharmacy|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced the appointment of Alan Lotvin, MD to the position of Executive Vice President, Specialty Pharmacy. In this role, Dr. Lotvin will have overall responsibility for the company's Specialty Pharmacy strategy with a focus on identifying opportunities for growth and innovation in this fast-growing segment of the health care industry.
Dr. Lotvin has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical be... |
| | 10-15-2012 | CVS Caremark Issues Statement on RxAmerica Civil Settlement with the United States Department of Justice|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has reached a civil settlement with the United States Department of Justice regarding its investigation into certain business practices of a subsidiary of Longs Drug Stores Corporation which began prior to the acquisition of Longs by CVS Caremark in October 2008. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, RxAmerica has expressly denied any liability.
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| | 10-15-2012 | Calling all Trick-or-Treaters: CVS/pharmacy gets into the Halloween Spirit with Family Halloween Parties at Locations Nationwide on Sunday, October 21| Children dressed in costume will receive a free Halloween gift with purchase and more than $15 in exclusive Halloween coupons at all locations nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy is excited to announce its second annual Family Halloween Party, a fun and festive customer appreciation event hosted at all 7,400 stores nationwide. With the decorations to make your house the spookiest on the block, a vast selection of classic and popular costumes and a huge va... |
| | 10-15-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Ready to Help Medicare Part D Patients During Annual Enrollment Period| Program features information kiosks in stores and benefit fairs in select markets
CVS pharmacists prepared to assist seniors with plan comparisons
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of Annual Enrollment Period today for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, CVS/pharmacy is ready to help pharmacy patients who are enrolling in Medicare Part D for the first time or want to make a change to their current coverage plan. The October 15 to December 7, 2012 Annual... |
| | 10-11-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Survey: Half of Consumers Say They Won't Get a Flu Shot This Year| Many consumers risk getting sick this flu season because they do not plan to get a flu shot
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that everyone 6 months or older get a flu vaccine every year, just over half (51%) of the respondents to a consumer survey conducted by CVS/pharmacy say they do not plan to get a flu shot this season. The top reasons consumers cite in the survey for not getting vac... |
| | 10-04-2012 | MinuteClinic Opens Its First Walk-in Medical Clinics Inside CVS/pharmacy Stores in Cincinnati and Dayton| -- Additional Locations Planned Later this Year and in 2013 --
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the largest provider of retail-based medical clinics in the United States, has opened three walk-in clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores in the Cincinnati and Dayton metropolitan areas.
Three more clinics, two in the Cincinnati area and one in Dayton, are expected to open over the next four months with additional locations in both markets anticipated in 2013. The clin... |
| | 10-03-2012 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider with TRICARE in Western States| --Care Now Offered to TRICARE Military Families at MinuteClinic Locations Nationwide--
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinic inside CVS/pharmacy and the largest provider of retail medical clinics in the United States, announced that it has become an in-network provider with TriWest, the Western region plan contractor for TRICARE, the health care insurance program for Uniformed Service members, retirees and their families.
TRICARE provides h... |
| | 10-01-2012 | SilverScript Insurance Company, a CVS Caremark Company, Introduces New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Options for 2013| New plan option, SilverScript Choice, among the lowest-cost plans in many regions when considering both premium and deductible
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverScript Insurance Company, a CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) company, announced today that a variety of new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) options are available for 2013. Medicare beneficiaries can choose from three SilverScript plans whether they are looking for affordable yet comprehensive coverage, are ... |
| | 09-27-2012 | CVS Caremark Survey: Pharmacists Say Cost is Biggest Barrier to Medication Adherence| In recognition of American Pharmacists Month in October, new survey underscores role of pharmacist and physician collaboration to help patients take their medicine as directed
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of American Pharmacists Month in October, CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) releases results from a new survey of CVS retail pharmacists which underscore that cost remains a key barrier to medication adherence and reinforce the important role of the pharmacist in ... |
| | 09-24-2012 | CVS Caremark Helps Launch The Partnership at Drugfree.org's National Campaign to Curb Teen Medicine Abuse| Company encourages millions of customers to "take the pledge" to help stop teen prescription abuse
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 pharmacy innovation company announced today it will ask millions of its customers to take the project's pledge to learn about teen medicine abuse, to... |
| | 09-19-2012 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces New Share Repurchase Authorization for up to $6 Billion of Common Stock| Company Also Announces Quarterly Dividend
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program for up to $6.0 billion of the company's outstanding common stock. The share repurchase authorization, which is effective immediately, permits the company to effect the repurchases from time to time through a combination of open market repurchases, privately negotiate... |
| | 09-18-2012 | University of Oklahoma Physicians (OU Physicians) and MinuteClinic Sign Clinical Collaboration for Oklahoma Clinic Locations| Electronic Medical Record Integration Included In Agreement to Improve Care Coordination
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), and OU Physicians, Oklahoma's largest physician group with more than 560 doctors, have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to high quality, affordable health care services in Oklahoma.
The agreement includes four MinuteClinic walk-in medical cli... |
| | 09-17-2012 | Customers Are Seeing Double at CVS/pharmacy This Fall, With More Rewards for ExtraCare Members| Double Quarterly ExtraBucks® Rewards offers ExtraCare members 4% back on nearly every dollar spent at CVS/pharmacy from September 16 through December 15
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS/pharmacy ExtraCare® program, the largest retail rewards program with more than 70 million active members, today announced a new promotion that gives shoppers the ability to earn bigger rewards on most purchases during the peak fall and winter shopping season. From September 16 through... |
| | 09-17-2012 | CVS Caremark Appoints Thomas M. Moriarty as Executive Vice President and General Counsel|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Thomas M. Moriarty has been named Executive Vice President and General Counsel of CVS Caremark. CVS Caremark is the largest pharmacy innovation company in the United States, and across its integrated network is a market leader in mail order pharmacy, retail pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and retail clinics, and is a leading provider of Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans.
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| | 09-11-2012 | CVS Caremark Sponsored Research Finds Consumers Hear Less About Medication Risks When Drugs Switch from Prescription to Over-the-Counter| Research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New research sponsored by CVS Caremark and published in this week's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) identifies differences between consumer-directed advertisements for drugs when they are available by prescription-only vs. when they transition to over-the-counter (OTC) status. The researchers found that advertisements for t... |
| | 09-06-2012 | CVS Caremark to Present at Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Larry Merlo, president and chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corporation, will be speaking at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at approximately 9:45 a.m. EDT.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for all interested parties. To access the ... |
| | 09-06-2012 | CVS Caremark to Sponsor The Partnership at Drugfree.org Campaign to Curb Medicine Abuse| Five-year goal is to prevent half a million teens from abusing prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines
The Partnership's "Medicine Abuse Project" will launch the week of September 23-29, 2012
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark has joined with a group of public and private sector partners and will sponsor the "The Medicine Abuse Project," a multi-year effort by The Partnership at Drugfree.org to raise awareness and curb the abuse of prescript... |
| | 08-31-2012 | CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and CVS/pharmacy Provide Much-Needed Support for Hurricane Isaac Relief Efforts|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and CVS/pharmacy today announced a donation of more than $20,000 in support of communities that have been affected by Hurricane Isaac. The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has donated $15,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts. CVS/pharmacy is also providing nearly 1,000 much-needed first aid kits and nearly $5,000 in additional financial support to Red Cross shelters ac... |
| | 08-28-2012 | CVS Caremark To Present At Goldman Sachs 2012 Global Retailing Conference|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Dave Denton, executive vice president and chief financial officer of CVS Caremark Corporation, will be speaking at the Goldman Sachs 2012 Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at approximately 10:35 a.m. EDT.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for all intereste... |
| | 08-28-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Ready in Stores and Online to Help Customers Affected by Tropical Storm Isaac|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy is taking steps to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac, which is expected to become a hurricane and make landfall in the Gulf Coast area within 24 hours.
While complying with any mandatory evacuation order given by local officials, CVS/pharmacy is keeping its stores in affected areas open for as long as possible and stocking them with storm preparedness items such as water, batteries, flashlights and other products to help in an... |
| | 08-22-2012 | Smartphone Users Are Now Only A Few Taps Away From Printing Images Anywhere, Anytime with Free CVS/pharmacy Mobile App| Now through August 31, customers can get 10 cent prints - ordering right from their phones - with guaranteed same day pick up at their local CVS/pharmacy
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy has unveiled a new photo feature to the already popular CVS Mobile app, providing a new service for customers by allowing them 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 ... |
| | 08-20-2012 | CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Give Consumers Five Reasons To Get a Flu Shot| Vaccinations available now every day at every store
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic announced today that flu vaccinations are now available at all of their locations nationwide.
"Getting a flu shot is the first and most important step you can take to protect yourself and your family from getting sick with influenza," said Troyen A. Brennan, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, CVS Caremark. "Flu season can be unpredictable and, because it... |
| | 08-15-2012 | HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Tours CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic in Jacksonville, FL to Highlight Services for Seniors| New health benefits and options help Medicare beneficiaries stay healthier
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius visited a CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic in Jacksonville, Florida to highlight new benefits and options for Medicare beneficiaries that will help them stay healthier. These services include a free Annual Wellness Visit, allowing patients to meet with their doctor and discuss health concerns and th... |
| | 08-07-2012 | CVS Caremark Reports Record Second Quarter Results| 2012 GUIDANCE RAISED AND NARROWED TO REFLECT STRONG PERFORMANCE YEAR-TO-DATE AND SOLID OUTLOOK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced revenues, operating profit and net income for the three months ended June 30, 2012.
Second Quarter and Year-Over-Year Highlights:
Net revenues increased 16.3% to a record $30.7 billion, with Pharmacy Services up 28.2% and Retail Pharmacy up 6.9%
Retail Phar... |
| | 08-06-2012 | CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic Is First Retail Clinic Provider to Earn Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for Three Consecutive Accreditation Periods|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its established record for clinical quality, 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. MinuteClinic has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ a third time by demonstrating compliance with the commission's national standards for health care quality and safety.
The Joint Commissio... |
| | 07-31-2012 | MinuteClinic Joins with American Heart Association to Help Americans Reduce High Blood Pressure| Program embraces training and education of practitioners and patients
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an ongoing effort to help Americans reduce high blood pressure, MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), is joining with the American Heart Association in a nationwide effort to improve the identification, treatment and management of high blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, one in three American adults has h... |
| | 07-30-2012 | CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Launch Flu Shot Voucher Program for Patients in Need This Flu Season| Qualifying patients can receive vouchers at free health screening events at select CVS/pharmacy locations in August
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic will support people in need this flu season through a flu shot voucher program being held in August as part of CVS/pharmacy's Project Health free screening events. Qualifying patients who attend a "Flu Voucher Fridays" Project Health event, complete the screenings, and identify themselves as not having... |
| | 07-30-2012 | CVS/pharmacy's "Project Health" Bringing Free Health Screenings to 10 Cities During August| Wellness program to raise awareness in multicultural communities about influenza preparedness during National Immunization Awareness Month
Qualifying participants to receive vouchers redeemable for a flu shot at CVS/pharmacy or MinuteClinic this flu season
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the month of August, which is National Immunization Awareness Month, CVS/pharmacy's Project Health ("Proyecto Salud" in Spanish) is offering free health screening events focusing... |
| | 07-27-2012 | CVS Caremark Corporation To Hold Second Quarter 2012 Conference Call|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) will be holding a conference call on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to discuss its second quarter 2012 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit http://info.cvscaremark.com/investors. Th... |
| | 07-26-2012 | CVS Caremark to Showcase Commitment to Diversity at National Urban League 2012 Annual Conference in New Orleans| Company will highlight diversity programs, offer health screenings and distribute multicultural product samples
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, will exhibit at the National Urban League's 2012 Annual Conference in New Orleans this week and engage attendees with information on the company's diversity programs, including workforce initiatives, health screenings focused on urban communities and multi... |
| | 07-26-2012 | MinuteClinic Readies Students for Back to School and Fall Sports Practice| --Clinics Offer One-Stop Location for Obtaining Required Vaccinations, College and Sports Physicals; New Vaccine Requirements in Several States--
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's the time of year when parents are looking to see what tasks they can check off the back to school to-do list. MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores in 25 states and the District of Columbia, makes it easy for parents by offering a convenient one-stop location where s... |
| | 07-25-2012 | MinuteClinic Signs Clinical Collaboration with UCLA Health System for 11 Clinic Locations in Los Angeles County| Electronic Medical Record Integration Included In Agreement to Improve Care Coordination
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), and UCLA Health System have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to high quality, affordable health care services in Los Angeles County.
Under the agreement, UCLA Health System physicians will serve as medical directors for 11 MinuteClinic walk-in m... |
| | 07-24-2012 | CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Partners with National Association of Community Health Centers to Create Innovative Grant Program Focused on Managing Chronic Disease| $3M in grants to be awarded to community health centers nationwide through "Innovations in Community Health" program
Grants will support collaborative community-based health care models that are increasing access to quality care and producing better health outcomes, while reducing costs for patients and health care systems
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today anno... |
| | 07-19-2012 | CVS Caremark Raises 2012 Estimate of Impact From Walgreens / Express Scripts Stalemate by 5 Cents|
Company Expects to Retain At Least 50% of the Prescription Business Gained From the Stalemate in the Fourth Quarter
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of this morning's news that Walgreens will re-enter Express Scripts broadest network on September 15th, 2012, CVS Caremark is now better able to clarify what we believe will be the overall estimate of the impact from the impasse for the remainder of 2012. The Company's existing guidance only reflects the estimated ... |
| | 07-16-2012 | CVS Caremark Research Identifies Positive Link Between Medication Adherence and Employee Productivity| Research shows when employees are adherent to medications for common chronic conditions, time out of the office is significantly reduced
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol impact nearly 70 percent of working-age adults in the U.S. While research has demonstrated the impact of medication adherence on reducing overall health care costs, there has been less evidence available to date on wh... |
| | 07-05-2012 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.1625 (16.25 cents) per share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable August 3, 2012, to holders of record on July 23, 2012.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is dedicated to helping people on their path to better health as the largest integrated pharmacy company in the United States. Through the company's ... |
| | 07-03-2012 | CVS Caremark Recognized as Top Healthy Employer by National Business Group on Health| Company receives Platinum Award for Healthy Lifestyles Programs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) has been selected by the National Business Group on Health as a Platinum winner for their 2012 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards. CVS Caremark's workforce well-being program was noted to be a role model for other companies striving to improve employee health, productivity and well-being. The award was presented at the Business Group's In... |
| | 06-28-2012 | CVS/pharmacy Beauty Board Gets Makeover to Bring Fans More Expert Advice| ExtraCare Beauty Club® Enhances Member Experience through Interactive Content from Updated Panel of Health and Beauty Experts
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's leading retail pharmacy, today unveiled a "makeover" of its Beauty Board, a panel of beauty experts who provide interactive content and advice for fans of the CVS Beauty Club Facebook page. Launched in June 2011 to bring additional value, exclusive beauty insight and real-time advice to Ext... |
| | 06-27-2012 | CVS Caremark Appoints New Chief Information Officer| Stephen J. Gold joins the company from Avaya, Inc.
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced the appointment of Stephen J. Gold to the position of Chief Information Officer. Gold joins CVS Caremark on July 9 and will focus on bringing new and differentiating technology solutions to the company's retail and pharmacy benefit management businesses.
Gold has more than 30 years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale techno... |
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