| 01-07-2010 | CVS Caremark Announces e-Prescribing Agreement with Allscripts| WOONSOCKET, R.I. and CHICAGO, Jan 07, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced an agreement with Allscripts (Nasdaq: MDRX) that will position both companies to help accelerate adoption of e-prescribing technology. This agreement between the nation's largest pharmacy health care provider and the largest provider of e-prescribing and Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions will enhance the ability of CVS Caremark to support its payer and employer clients in drivi... |
| | 01-05-2010 | CVS/pharmacy Expands H1N1 Flu Vaccine Availability in California| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today that it has expanded the availability of H1N1 flu vaccine to more than 220 stores throughout the State of California. The vaccine is now available at select CVS/pharmacy locations in the following counties in southern, central and northern California:
Alameda Madera Riverside San Joaquin Solano
Contra Costa Monterey Sacramento San Mateo Sonoma
El Dora... |
| | 12-30-2009 | CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic to Provide H1N1 Vaccines in 8 New States| H1N1 flu vaccine available at CVS/pharmacy locations in Alabama, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New York and Pennsylvania and at MinuteClinic locations in Massachusetts and ConnecticutWOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 30, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark announced today that it will provide H1N1 flu vaccinations at select CVS/pharmacylocations in the States of Alabama, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania and New York as well at MinuteClinic locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut beginning ... |
| | 12-30-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at the 28th
Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 13, 2010| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan,
Chairman, President and CEO, will be making a presentation to investors
at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 13, 2010. Mr. Ryan
is scheduled to speak at approximately 10:30a.m. ET (7:30a.m. PT).
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast simultaneously
through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website fo... |
| | 12-22-2009 | CVS/pharmacy to Provide H1N1 Vaccinations in Rhode Island by End of Week| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 22, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today that it will provide H1N1 flu vaccinations at select store locations in Rhode Island by the end of this week. The vaccine will be available to all Rhode Islanders who wish to be vaccinated while supplies last. CVS/pharmacy is partnering with the Rhode Island Department of Health to provide vaccinations against H1N1 influenza.
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| | 12-21-2009 | CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Now Providing H1N1 Vaccinations in Arizona| H1N1 Vaccine also newly available at Select MinuteClinic locations in Illinois and NevadaWOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 21, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Select CVS/pharmacy locations and all MinuteClinic medical clinics throughout Arizona are now offering H1N1 vaccinations. H1N1 vaccine is now also available at select MinuteClinic locations in Illinois in the Chicago area and in Nevada in the Las Vegas area on demand seven days a week with no appointment necessary. Priority group restrictions have b... |
| | 12-21-2009 | CVS Caremark Increases Investment in Generation Health| Company strengthens its commitment to personalized medicineWOONSOCKET, R.I. and UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Dec 21, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy health care provider today said it is taking an increased ownership interest in Generation Health, Inc., a genetic benefit management company (GBM). The two companies last month announced a strategic partnership to expand pharmacogenomic (PGx) clinical and testing services for CVS Carema... |
| | 12-21-2009 | CVS Caremark Appoints Per Lofberg President of PBM Business| New President Brings Experience, History of InnovationWOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 21, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced the appointment of Per G.H. Lofberg as president of its pharmacy benefit management business (PBM), effective January 4, 2010.
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Lofberg has more than 30 years experience in health care and the PBM industry including the role of Chairman for Merck-Medco Managed Care LL... |
| | 12-18-2009 | CVS MinuteClinic Now Providing H1N1 Vaccinations On Demand at all Locations in Maryland, North Carolina and Tennessee| - Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Also Available -MINNEAPOLIS, Dec 18, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- MinuteClinic medical clinics in select CVS/pharmacy stores throughout Maryland, North Carolina and Tennessee are now offering H1N1 vaccinations on demand seven days a week with no appointment necessary. The H1N1 vaccinations can be obtained at MinuteClinic locations in Maryland in Baltimore and the Maryland suburbs outside the District of Columbia; in North Carolina in Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston... |
| | 12-18-2009 | Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Made Easy at CVS/pharmacy| Shoppers enjoy additional savings on select items at America's leading retail pharmacy during the week of December 20WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 18, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
With only a handful of days left in the holiday season, CVS/pharmacy invites deal seekers to enjoy a convenient, stress-free shopping experience - even at the last-minute - at any of its 7,000 locations nationwide.
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| | 12-16-2009 | CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Providing H1N1 Vaccines in 20 States and Washington, D.C.| Availability of H1N1 vaccine growing at CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinicMinuteClinic, in select CVS/pharmacy stores, restocking seasonal flu shotsWOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 16, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic health care centers located in select CVS/pharmacy stores are now offering H1N1 vaccine in 20 states and Washington, D.C. While in some locations priority restrictions for receiving H1N1 vaccines continue, many states have lifted restrictions, allowing all patients to... |
| | 12-11-2009 | CVS Caremark Names New Chief Human Resources Officer| Lisa Bisaccia to succeed Mike Ferdinandi, effective January 1, 2010
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) has announced the appointment of Lisa Bisaccia as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 1, 2010. Bisaccia will replace Mike Ferdinandi who has announced his retirement.
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Bisaccia, who is currently Vice President, Human Resources, CVS Caremark, ha... |
| | 12-07-2009 | CVS/pharmacy is the Unexpected One-Stop-Shopping Destination this Holiday Season| Savvy shoppers find thoughtful gifts while saving time and money at America's leading retail pharmacy
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- This season, shoppers can head to their local CVS/pharmacy to discover a wide array of high-quality holiday gifts that they wouldn't expect from the local drugstore. Both in-store and online at CVS.com, shoppers will find a wonderfully surprising selection of essential trimmings, like wrapping paper and holiday home decor, and great gifts for ever... |
| | 11-24-2009 | MinuteClinic Opens First Retail Clinic in Washington, D.C. at CVS/pharmacy Store in Northeast| WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of retail-based health care in the United States, has opened its first retail health care center in Washington, D.C. inside a CVS/pharmacy store on Bladensburg Road. The clinic is open seven days a week and will serve patients in Northeast neighborhoods, including Trinidad, Carver Langston, Kingman Park, Atlas District, Ivy City and the Gallaudet University campus.
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| | 11-20-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Kicks Off Annual Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital| In store fundraiser runs through December 12
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy kicks off its annual in store fundraiser for the sixth year to support the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving campaign, beginning this Sunday and running through December 12. CVS/pharmacy store colleagues will encourage customers to add $1 to their purchase at the register to support the lifesaving research of St. Jude, one of the world's premier centers for the research... |
| | 11-12-2009 | Video: New CVS/pharmacy Data Reveals Older Americans Could Save An Average of $612 Annually By Switching Medicare Part D Plans| CVS/pharmacy and National Council on Aging Kick-Off Medicare Part D Educational Events To Help Seniors Realize Savings
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D beginning on November 15, CVS/pharmacy and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) are urging older adults and their caregivers to review their Medicare Part D options in order to find the lowest cost plan that meets their needs.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go... |
| | 11-11-2009 | MinuteClinic Celebrates National Nurse Practitioner Week and Recognizes Role of Practitioners in Helping To Close Primary Care Gap|
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Nurse Practitioner Week (Nov. 8-14), MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of retail health care centers in the United States, salutes practitioners across the country who deliver patient-centered care and help to increase access to high-quality, affordable medical treatment.
MinuteClinic nurse practitioners and physician assistants serve patients at about 500 MinuteClinic locations inside select CVS/pharmacy stores in... |
| | 11-11-2009 | CVS Caremark Programs Help People with Diabetes Maintain Optimal Adherence to Therapy| Comprehensive programs improve optimal adherence rates for continuing patients and patients new to therapy
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) said the company's comprehensive adherence program for people with diabetes positively impacts medication adherence for both new and continuing patients. A review of data tracking the program found that 75.6 percent of patients continuing on a diabetes therapy who participated in the adherence program maintained optimal... |
| | 11-10-2009 | CVS Caremark and Generation Health Form Strategic Partnership to Offer Personalized Medicine| Integrated approach to pharmacogenomic medicine to improve patient outcomes and reduce cost
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy health care provider, and Generation Health, Inc., a genetic benefit management company (GBM), today announced a strategic partnership to expand pharmacogenomic (PGx) clinical and testing services for CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) clients to improve care for ... |
| | 11-05-2009 | David Denton to Become CVS Caremark Chief Financial Officer|
Denton replaces David Rickard who retires at year end
Laird Daniels named Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2009--
CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced the appointment of David M.
Denton to the new role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, effective January 1, 2010. Denton will succeed David Rickard
who announced in February of this year his intention to retire a... |
| | 11-05-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces New Authorization of Repurchase Program for up to $2 Billion of Common Stock| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of
Directors has approved a new share repurchase program for up to $2.0
billion of its outstanding common stock. The share repurchase
authorization, which is effective immediately and expires at the end of
2011, permits the Company to effect the repurchases from time to time
through a combination of open market repurchases, privately ... |
| | 11-04-2009 | Company Appoints New SVP, Marketing for PBM Business| Len Greer Joins Company from ActiveHealth
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced the appointment of Len Greer to the position of SVP, Marketing for its pharmacy benefit management business. Greer assumes responsibility for the company's PBM marketing from Jack Bruner, who is transitioning to the new role of EVP, Strategic Development.
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| | 11-03-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma| MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 03, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that it has become a participating provider with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, the state's oldest and largest private health insurer.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma provides health care benefit plans for more than 600,000 Oklahomans. Those members will now have access to MinuteClinic health care centers located inside select ... |
| | 11-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Extends Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP) Contract for Retail Pharmacy and Clinical Services| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2009--
CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced it has extended its contract to
provide retail pharmacy benefit services and all clinical services for
the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Government-wide Service Benefit Plan,
also known as the Federal Employee Program (FEP). The three-year
contract, originally due to expire at the end of 2010, has been extended
through the end of 2011. FEP covers approximately 4.9... |
| | 11-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at Upcoming Conferences| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it will be
presenting at two investor conferences during the month of November. Tom
Ryan, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will
present at the Credit Suisse Annual Healthcare Conference in Phoenix, AZ
on November 12, 2009 at approximately 8:30a.m. local time (10:30a.m.
EST). In addition, Mr. Ryan and Dave Rickard, E... |
| | 11-02-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Enhances Online Photo Experience With Re-Launch of CVSPhoto.com| New Site Presents Customers with Faster Uploads, Improved Navigation and New Products from Disney and Nickelodeon - Just In Time for the Holidays
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, today announced the re-launch of its newly enhanced Photo website, CVSPhoto.com. Newly added features include faster upload speeds, improved site navigation and improved product creation tools. In addition, CVSPhoto.com now offers a wider selection of products, i... |
| | 10-29-2009 | CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic and Allina Hospitals & Clinics Form Strategic Partnership|
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), and Allina Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota and western Wisconsin have formed a partnership to pursue collaborative activities that will focus on enhancing high-quality health care services in the communities they serve. MinuteClinic is the pioneer and largest provider of retail health care in the United States, with about 500 locations nationally and 24 loca... |
| | 10-26-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Rewards Shoppers For Passing on Plastic Bags|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- According to The Wall Street Journal, approximately 100 billion plastic shopping bags are used in the U.S. each year, and only roughly one to three percent of those bags are recycled. To encourage shoppers to cut down on the use of single-use plastic bags, CVS/pharmacy has introduced a new product and program called GreenBagTag which rewards members of the company's ExtraCare loyalty program for declining plastic bags when making a purchase. As o... |
| | 10-22-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Launches Interactive Web and Mobile Features on CVS.com| New website enhancements offer convenient customer tools for managing prescriptions and delivering valueWOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct 22, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, today announced it has added innovative new features to CVS.com to enhance the user experience by providing instant access to prescription management tools, important health information and customer savings. With the introduction of CVS.com Mobile (m.cvs.com), CVS/pharmacy provides custom... |
| | 10-15-2009 | CVS Caremark Announces Updates to Flu Vaccine Program| CVS/pharmacy seasonal flu shot clinics to run through October 22 MinuteClinic to continue administering seasonal flu vaccines
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today that its seasonal flu shot clinics will run through October 22, in light of manufacturer delays in delivery of seasonal flu vaccine affecting all health care providers. However, MinuteClinic will continue to administer seasonal flu vaccines at its 500 locations in 25 states throughout the... |
| | 10-14-2009 | CVS Caremark Undertakes Multi-Year Study to Improve Patient Medication Adherence| Improved Adherence Could Positively Impact Patient Health and Save Consumers and Health Plans Billions
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) is sponsoring research to investigate patient adherence to prescription drug therapies and identify ways to increase adherence. Working with researchers from Harvard and Brigham and Women's Hospital, the company expects knowledge gained from the research will help health professionals better understand patient behavior and lead... |
| | 10-13-2009 | CVS Caremark Research Illustrates How Innovative Pharmacy Benefit Plan Design Optimizes Generic Utilization| Data presented at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Educational Conference
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) presented data at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Annual Educational Conference, which illustrates how innovative pharmacy benefit plan design can impact generic utilization. The study further underscores how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) can work with plan sponsors to manage costs and improve health outcomes by working t... |
| | 10-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Statement Regarding Results of 2010 Medicare Part D Bidding Process| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced that the number of
low income subsidy (“LIS”) members enrolled in its Silverscript and
Accendo Medicare Part D plans will likely decline by approximately 30 to
35% in 2010. The Company based its conclusions on a preliminary review
of the results of the 2010 Medicare Part D competitive bidding process
recently released by the Centers for Medicare an... |
| | 10-01-2009 | CVS Caremark Celebrates Outstanding Pharmacy Care to Patients During American Pharmacists Month in October|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark announced today that it will celebrate American Pharmacists Month in October by recognizing its outstanding pharmacy teams. The Company employs about 25,000 pharmacists in its 7,000 retail stores, mail service pharmacies and specialty pharmacies across 44 states and Washington DC.
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| | 10-01-2009 | CVS Caremark Launches Distribution of $3 million in Free Seasonal Flu Shot Vouchers to the Unemployed| Nationwide flu vaccination campaign kicks off today in Boston
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With the unemployment rate currently at the highest in over two decades, CVS Caremark today announced it has begun to provide 100,000 free seasonal flu shots to the unemployed as part of its efforts to help keep Americans healthy this flu season. The initiative kicks off today at The Work Place, a member of the Massachusetts Career One-Stop Initiative in Boston.
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| | 09-29-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Brings Free F-Line MUNI Rides to San Francisco's Fleet Week| Residents and Visitors Can Take a Pass on Traffic and Enjoy Free Public Transportation on October 10 and 11WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept 29, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, today announced that it will sponsor free fares on all F-line MUNI trolleys on October 10(th) and 11(th), Saturday and Sunday of San Francisco's annual Fleet Week.
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| | 09-29-2009 | CVS Caremark and Microsoft HealthVault Expand Partnership to CVS/pharmacy Customers| CVS/pharmacy customers can now securely download their prescription history from cvs.com to their Microsoft HealthVault record
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Microsoft HealthVault. Now, CVS/pharmacy customers have the ability to securely download their prescription histories to their individual Microsoft HealthVault record. By visiting CVS.com, consumers who fill thei... |
| | 09-24-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Celebrates Grand Opening of its 7,000th Store| CVS/pharmacy President Larry Merlo to cut ribbon at new Little Canada, MN store
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy reached a milestone today with the grand opening of its 7,000th store in Little Canada, Minnesota. Larry Merlo, President of CVS/pharmacy, will mark the occasion by cutting the ribbon this morning along with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner, Dan McElroy and Little Canada's Mayor, Bill Blesener.
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| | 09-22-2009 | CVS Caremark and Boundless Playgrounds Named Finalists for U.S. Chamber Partnership Award| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept 22, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) has recognized CVS Caremark for its partnership with Boundless Playgrounds, Inc. to build inclusive playgrounds for children of all abilities throughout the country.
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"This year has truly brought home the fact that none of us can solve problems alone, but together we can make a difference," said BCLC V... |
| | 09-18-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 18, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of
Directors has approved its quarterly dividend of $0.07625 per share on
the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable November 3, 2009 to holders
of record on October 22, 2009.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions in the nation. The
Company fills or manages more than 1 billi... |
| | 09-01-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at the 2009 Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference on September 11th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that David Rickard,
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief
Administrative Officer, will be making a presentation to investors at
the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference on September 11, 2009.
Mr. Rickard is scheduled to speak at approximately 10:55a.m. EDT.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast ... |
| | 08-31-2009 | MinuteClinic Says Rand Corporation Study in Annals of Internal Medicine Study on Quality, Affordable Care at Retail Clinics Affirms Internal Information|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by Rand Corporation, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concludes retail clinics provide quality care at lower costs and equal or better quality than other urgent care options. The study was based in part on data from MinuteClinic and illustrates the value that retail clinics offer in the effort to provide quality care and lower medical costs, MinuteClinic officials said today. MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of r... |
| | 08-31-2009 | CVS Caremark to Provide $3 Million in Free Flu Shots to the Unemployed| Company will offer 100,000 seasonal flu shots to job seekers as part of a nationwide flu vaccination effort
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a broad-reaching effort to keep Americans healthy this flu season, CVS Caremark today announced its commitment to providing 100,000 free seasonal flu shots to the unemployed. The program will include on-site flu clinics at One-Stop Career Center locations and distribution of vouchers for free flu shots at CVS/pharmacy or MinuteCl... |
| | 08-31-2009 | Video: CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Encourage Americans to Protect Themselves Early With a Seasonal Flu Shot| Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Conveniently Available at CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Health Care Centers Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 31, /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's leading retail pharmacy, and MinuteClinic, the largest retail health care clinic provider in the U.S., today announced the availability of seasonal flu vaccinations and urged Americans to protect themselves early against the flu. CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic are divisions of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), the largest p... |
| | 08-27-2009 | CVS Caremark Data Finds More than 50 Percent of Adults 45-years and Younger are not Adherent to Cholesterol Lowering Medications| CVS Caremark Proactive Pharmacy Care approach applies education and personalized outreach earlier to improve adherence
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- A study released today by CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) found that more than 50 percent of patients under the age of 45 who are prescribed a medication to treat high cholesterol are not optimally adherent to their therapy. In fact, the data showed that 58 percent of adults between the ages of 18-34 are not taking their cholester... |
| | 08-21-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Raises $4.4 Million for ALS Research Through Annual ALS Fundraising Campaign| Check to benefit ALS Therapy Alliance to be presented at Fenway Park Tonight
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today
that it has raised $4.4 million in just 21 days through its annual in-store
fundraising campaign for ALS research. This is the eighth year of the annual
fundraising effort which, to date, has raised $19.3 million for ALS research,
$1 at a time. This year's fundraiser took place in CVS/pharmacy locations
nationwide from June 7 to 27.
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| | 08-17-2009 | MinuteClinic Introduces New Services Just In Time for Back to School| New Acne Care Provides Help for Teenagers Conscious About Skin Conditions
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail-based health care in the United States, is making it easy
and affordable for students to go back to school healthy by offering a series
of new services that include acne care, sports and college physicals and
treatment for minor skin conditions.
The expanded services, provided at convenient MinuteClinic locat... |
| | 08-13-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Helping Consumers with Challenge of Filling Prescriptions on Time| Nearly one-third of patients forget to fill prescriptions on time
New ReadyFill(R) Program can help improve medication compliance
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- There are lots of
reasons consumers say they do not take their medications, but being busy or
simply forgetting top the list. A new study from CVS Caremark found that
nearly three in ten consumers (28%) sometimes forget to refill their
prescriptions on time, and this is despite the fact tha... |
| | 08-13-2009 | CVS Caremark Announces Results of 2009 Health IQ Study| Findings underscore need to improve health outcomes, increase access and
control costs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE:
CVS) announced today the results of its 2009 Health IQ study which examined
consumer attitudes and behaviors around health care and prescription usage.
Among its findings, the study underscores the need for expanded health care
coverage along with cost savings realized by improving health c... |
| | 08-04-2009 | CVS Caremark and Inverness Medical Innovations Launch Strategic Alliance to Provide Enhanced Health Management Services to Clients| WOONSOCKET, R.I., and WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS
Caremark (NYSE: CVS) and Inverness Medical Innovations (NYSE: IMA), through
its Alere health management business, today announced a strategic alliance
which will enhance the companies' ability to deliver more timely, highly
coordinated and personalized health management services. The companies said
the alliance will improve participants' health care outcomes while helping
payers and employers more efficiently ma... |
| | 08-03-2009 | 'See What's Free' Campaign Launches at CVS/pharmacy Locations Nationwide| Nation's largest drugstore chain is offering free 'thank you' gifts to
ExtraCare cardholders all month long
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy with 6,900 convenient locations nationwide, today announced
the launch of its second annual "See What's Free" campaign. This special
promotion for ExtraCare cardholders will make more than 50 million customers
eligible for a free 'thank you' gift simply by shopp... |
| | 07-30-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Enhancing Accessibility for the Visually Impaired To Its Web Site and Store Point of Sales Devices| Initiative Announced In Collaboration with State and National Organizations for the Blind
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's
largest retail pharmacy, announced today that it is implementing functional
improvements to benefit its customers with visual impairments and other
disabilities. The Company has installed tactile keypads in all CVS stores and
it will enhance its website in 2009.
Today's announcement is the result of a collaboration betw... |
| | 07-28-2009 | CVS Caremark Names Andrew J. Sussman, M.D., as President/Chief Operating Officer of MinuteClinic| Former EVP, Chief Operating Officer of UMass Memorial Medical Center to begin
September 1
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS)
announced today that it has named Andrew J. Sussman, M.D., as the new
President/Chief Operating Officer of MinuteClinic, the company's retail-based
health clinic subsidiary, and as Senior Vice President/Associate Chief Medical
Officer of CVS Caremark. In his new roles, Dr. Sussman will be... |
| | 07-27-2009 | American CareSource Holdings Increases ACS Network's Convenience and Quality With MinuteClinic Signing| DALLAS and WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- American CareSource
Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANCI), the nation's leading ancillary health care
system, today announced the expansion of its ancillary services provider
network with the signing of MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of
retail-based health care centers in the United States with about 500 locations
in select CVS/pharmacy stores in 25 states. Minneapolis-based MinuteClinic is
a subsidiary of CVS Caremark Corpo... |
| | 07-22-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold Second Quarter 2009 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 22, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on
Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors
to discuss its second quarter 2009 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... |
| | 07-10-2009 | The National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy Educate Tampa Seniors on Medication Management and How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs| Pack Your Bag(TM) Events Bring Educational Outreach to Senior Centers
Throughout Florida This Summer
TAMPA, Fla., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight out of ten older Americans have
at least one chronic health problem, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
According to CVS/pharmacy, fifty percent of Medicare Part D participants take
an average of eight or more prescriptions regularly. With increased use of
medications, both prescription and over-the-counter treatments, comes
incr... |
| | 07-08-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of
Directors has approved its quarterly dividend of $0.07625 per share on
the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable August 3, 2009 to holders
of record on July 23, 2009.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions in the nation. The
Company fills or manages more than 1 billion pre... |
| | 06-30-2009 | CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Receive Award of Excellence from National Influenza Vaccine Summit| - Award Recognizes Campaign to Vaccinate 1.2 Million Americans -
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic,
CVS Caremark's retail clinic division, have received the National Influenza
Vaccine Summit 2009 Immunization Excellence Award for a Corporate Campaign.
The award, co-sponsored by the American Medical Association and the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, was presented yesterday evening in Dallas
as health care leaders from more than 100 ... |
| | 06-29-2009 | The National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy Educate Pennsylvania Seniors on Medication Management and How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs| --Pack Your Bag(TM) Events Bring Educational Outreach to Senior Centers
PHILADELPHIA, June 29, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Throughout Pennsylvania This Summer
Eight out of ten older Americans have at least one chronic health problem, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. According to CVS/pharmacy, fifty percent of Medicare Part D participants take an average of eight or more prescriptions regularly. With increased use of medications, both prescription and over-the-counter treatments,... |
| | 06-26-2009 | CVS Caremark Recognized with Gold Award from National Business Group on Health for Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for Employees| WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) is
proud to announce that it has been named as one of the nation's leading
corporations for innovative programs promoting a healthy workplace and for
helping its employees and their families to make better choices about their
own health and well-being.
CVS Caremark received the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award at
the National Business Group on Health's Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
this week. C... |
| | 06-25-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Launches Virtual Gift Cards on CVS.com| --America's largest retail pharmacy invites shoppers to craft personalized e-gifts for all occasions, which can be conveniently redeemed in-store at any CVS location nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 25, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, today announced the availability of interactive, customizable online gift cards that can be created and purchased at www.cvs.com/giftcards. The personalized gift cards are sent to recipients via email and may be ... |
| | 06-24-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider in All CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Plans| MINNEAPOLIS, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that it has
become a participating provider in all insurance plans offered by CareFirst
BlueCross BlueShield in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
CareFirst is the largest health care insurer in the mid-Atlantic region.
MinuteClinic was previously a participating provider with CareFirst's
preferred provider and federal employee plan... |
| | 06-16-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Makes Father's Day Gift Giving a Snap with Convenient Locations Nationwide| Nation's largest retail pharmacy offers affordable, last-minute gifts
perfect for every dad
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, provides convenient, last-minute Father's Day gift options
with both exclusive product lines and national brand favorites. From
electronics like GPS devices and portable DVD players to grilling essentials
and grooming necessities, shoppers can find the perfect gifts at any
CVS/pharmacy location nation... |
| | 06-11-2009 | CVS Caremark Praises FTC Report Supporting Pro-Consumer Approach to Biogeneric Competition| WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today
applauded a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report issued this week for its
pro-consumer leadership in the debate about how to create a legislative
pathway for the approval of biogenerics that reasonably balances innovation
with competition.
Dave Golding, R.Ph., Executive Vice President for Specialty Pharmacy
services at CVS Caremark, participated in an FTC Roundtable event last fall on
the issue. In additio... |
| | 06-08-2009 | Video: CVS/pharmacy Kicks Off 8th Annual ALS Fundraising Campaign in Stores Nationwide| --National Campaign runs from June 7 - 27
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 8, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy has kicked-off its annual in-store fundraising campaign to support the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Since 2002, CVS/pharmacy has partnered with the ALS Therapy Alliance (ATA) to help advance ALS research. To date, CVS/pharmacy has raised more than $15 million in its stores -- a single $1 donation at a time -- to support the funding of new clinical trials with ... |
| | 06-08-2009 | CVS Caremark Ranks Among 50 Best Fertility- and Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in America| --Conceive Magazine recognizes CVS Caremark's focus on family-building benefits for its employees
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 8, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) is proud to announce it has been named one of Conceive Magazine's 50 Best Companies in the country for offering superior family-building benefits, such as health insurance coverage for fertility diagnosis and treatment, financial assistance for adoptions, and paid and unpaid leave for birth and adoptions. CVS Care... |
| | 05-28-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Introduces New Coupon Center on CVS.com| Nation's largest retail pharmacy makes it easy for customers to save time
and money with the addition of new coupon-printing features on CVS.com
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, recently introduced a new online 'Clip and Print' Coupon
Center on CVS.com, offering shoppers the ability to collect coupons that can
be redeemed at any CVS/pharmacy location. Featuring coupons for everything
from household items and snacks, to health... |
| | 05-18-2009 | Video: CVS/pharmacy and National Council on Aging Help Seniors Get the Cost-Saving Benefits they Need| BenefitsCheckUp.org/cvs offers resources to help defray cost of health
care, utilities, meals and more; Pharmacists counsel on ways to save on
medication
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The economic downturn continues
to challenge Americans, with seniors perhaps being hit the hardest by
dwindling retirement funds, loss in home value and rising health care costs.
And with eight out of 10 older Americans suffering from at least one chronic
health condition, the monthly cost... |
| | 05-15-2009 | CVS Caremark Hosts Annual Analyst/Investor Day| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 15, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today hosted its Annual
Analyst/Investor Meeting, an archive of which is available at the
Company’s Investor Relations Web site at cvscaremark.com/investors. In a
series of senior executive presentations, in addition to reiterating its
recently increased earnings guidance, the Company highlighted the
following:
Proactive Pharmacy Care is ... |
| | 05-12-2009 | The National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy Educate Georgia Seniors about Medication Management and Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs| Pack Your Bag(TM) Events Bring Educational Outreach to Senior Centers
Throughout Georgia to Mark Older Americans Month
ATLANTA, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight out of ten older Americans have at
least one chronic health problem, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
According to CVS/pharmacy, fifty percent of Medicare Part D participants take
an average of eight or more prescriptions regularly. With increased use of
medications, both prescription and over-the-counter treatments... |
| | 05-11-2009 | CVS Caremark Data Confirms Improved Outcomes for Women with Osteoporosis Who are Adherent to Therapy| Non-adherent women up to six times more likely to experience a fracture
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Data released today by CVS
Caremark (NYSE: CVS) indicates that 87 percent of women 18 years and older
with osteoporosis, who were taking a drug therapy to treat the disease, did
not experience a fracture during the two-year study period. The CVS Caremark
data also found that those women with osteoporosis between the ages of 18-64
who were not on therapy were 5.7 times mo... |
| | 05-06-2009 | From Practical to Pampering: CVS/pharmacy Offers a Wide Selection of Department Store-Quality Gifts at Affordable Prices for Mother's Day| Last-minute Mother's Day essentials conveniently available at America's
largest retail pharmacy
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, provides shoppers with a variety of affordable department
store-quality gifts to choose from for Mother's Day. CVS/pharmacy makes the
shopping experience easy -- especially for last minute shoppers -- for a
variety of gifts as well as Mother's Day greeting cards, wrapping paper and
other essentials... |
| | 05-05-2009 | CVS Caremark Releases New Corporate Social Responsibility Report| Report highlights progress and ongoing commitment to CSR
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark, the
largest provider of prescriptions and pharmacy health care in the U.S., today
released its 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which is
available online at http://www.cvscaremark.com/CSR. Titled Improving Outcomes,
the company's second annual CSR report includes new and updated information
about CVS Caremark's environmental, social and economic... |
| | 05-04-2009 | Video: CVS/pharmacy Pays Tribute to Caregivers and Announces Winners of the 'For All the Ways You Care' Contest| Pat Pumphret of Winthrop, Mass., awarded $25,000 grand prize for lifelong
dedication to fostering chronically ill children; nine finalists receive
$10,000 each for their acts of caring
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, CVS/pharmacy, the
nation's leading retail pharmacy, celebrates the role of caregivers in America
by honoring ten remarkable caregivers for their commitment to others. As part
of its For All the Ways You Care contest, a nationwide search for
in... |
| | 05-01-2009 | CVS Caremark to Host Webcast of Annual Analyst/Investor Conference| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 1, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will hold its annual investor
conference in New York City on Friday, May 15, 2009, at 8:15 a.m. (EDT).
CVS Caremark will also be hosting a simultaneous audio webcast of the
conference on the Company's web site for all interested parties. To
access the webcast or an archive of the conference, visit the Company's
Investor Relations web site at http://cvscarema... |
| | 05-01-2009 | Electronic Prior Authorization Program to Help Patients Get Faster Access to Prescription Medication| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of
New Jersey to Launch New CVS Caremark eHealth Technology
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., NEWARK, N.J. and WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 1 /PRNewswire/
-- Gaining prior authorization for prescription medication requires phones
calls, faxes and request forms, which often can be time-consuming. Fortunately
for both providers and patients, help is on the way to streamline and
accelerate this process.
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| | 04-30-2009 | Video: CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Awards $4.2 Million in Grants Benefiting Children with Disabilities, Uninsured| Grantees include 92 nonprofit organizations in 22 states and Washington,
D.C.
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark announced today
that $4.2 million in grants have been awarded to organizations supporting
children with disabilities and those who are under-insured or uninsured.
Ninety-two organizations from around the country have received the grants
awarded through its private foundation, the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, and
the CVS Caremark All Kids Can progr... |
| | 04-29-2009 | MinuteClinic is Educating Consumers About Swine Flu| --Flu Testing Services, Treatment and Prevention Available--
MINNEAPOLIS, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and
largest provider of retail health care centers in the United States, is
prepared to answer consumers' questions about the swine flu (H1N1) and provide
rapid testing services, treatment and prevention for all types of influenza
when medically appropriate. MinuteClinic is coordinating with local health
departments to establish working relationships for sur... |
| | 04-28-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Offers Additional Prescription Savings to Help Customers Manage Health Care Costs| From May 1 through June 15, nation's leading drugstore will double
Extra Bucks rewards on prescription purchases
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, today announced a special promotion called "Double My Bucks!"
that offers double Extra Bucks rewards to customers purchasing prescriptions
from May 1 through June 15 at any of CVS/pharmacy's more than 6,900 locations.
By simply presenting a Double My Bucks! certificate along w... |
| | 04-28-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Highmark Inc.| MINNEAPOLIS, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and
largest provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that it
has become a participating provider with Highmark Inc., the largest health
care insurer in Pennsylvania based on membership.
Members of Highmark's health plans now have access to MinuteClinic health
care centers located inside select CVS/pharmacy stores in the Pittsburgh
market.
"This is an important development in the growth of our... |
| | 04-22-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold First Quarter 2009 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Apr 22, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on
Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to
discuss its first quarter 2009 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://CVSCaremark.com/in... |
| | 04-08-2009 | CVS Caremark Launches Spanish Version of Caremark.com| CVS Caremark plan participants have access to most comprehensive
Spanish-language Web site in PBM industry
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today
announced the launch of a Spanish version of Caremark.com. The Web site makes
it easier for Spanish-speaking CVS Caremark plan participants to engage in
their health care by providing them with online information and access to help
manage their prescription benefits. Plan participants can access the Spa... |
| | 04-06-2009 | CVS Caremark Study Documents Changes in Prescription Drug Use to Treat High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Diabetes in Children and Adolescents| Results reflect impact of pediatric obesity epidemic and evolving approach
to treatment of co-morbidities
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A study by CVS
Caremark (NYSE: CVS) published today in the April 2009 issue of Archives of
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, found that over a two-and-a-half year
period ending in June 2007, the use of medications to treat high blood
pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes among children increased 15.2%.
Observed changes in... |
| | 04-06-2009 | CVS Caremark Discusses Role of Health IT to Optimize Pharmacy Health Care| Presentation at HIMSS Annual Conference & Exposition reviews how Proactive
Pharmacy Care approach leverages technology and face-to-face interactions to
provide earlier, easier and more effective access to medications
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS)
discussed the role health IT is playing in optimizing the delivery of pharmacy
health care at the HIMSS09 Annual Conference & Exhibition, in Chicago, IL. At
the conference, Helena Foulkes, Executive Vic... |
| | 04-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Awarded Platinum Honors for Best Practices in Consumer Health Improvement by URAC| Drug Therapy Management program provides access to one-on-one counseling
and support for patients with complex pharmacy needs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) was
awarded Platinum honors for Consumer Health Improvement by leading health care
accreditation organization, URAC. The honor was announced at the 2009 Best
Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards Gala on
April 1-2 in Orlando, Florida. The awards are designed to ... |
| | 04-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Announces Results of Annual Employer Survey Validating Proactive Pharmacy Care Approach| Company highlights client adoption of programs designed to improve health
outcomes and reduce costs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today
announced results of their annual client survey noting that a majority of the
company's employer clients said they were more focused on strategies to change
plan participant behavior and improve engagement rather than programs that
achieved overall savings by simply shifting costs to the member. In fact, 65
pe... |
| | 03-17-2009 | Michigan Senior Center Recognized with 'Prescription for Better Health Award' from the National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy| Traverse City Senior Center, MI is honored for their dedication to
promoting a healthy lifestyle for seniors in their community. Five other
centers also named award recipients.
LAS VEGAS, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Aging in America Conference
today in Las Vegas, Nevada, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and
CVS/pharmacy announced the recipients of its Prescription for Better Health
Award, after a nationwide competition for programs that provide seniors in
their communitie... |
| | 03-04-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 4, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly dividend of $0.07625 per share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable May 4, 2009 to holders of record on April 22, 2009.
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About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions in the nation. The Company fills or manages mo... |
| | 03-04-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Offers Free Prescription History Just in Time for Tax Season| CVS.com Prescription Management makes it simple to see your full
prescription medication history online and print records for your taxes
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- With tax season just around the
corner, millions of Americans are gathering receipts for health care
expenditures as they look for ways to get the most out of their health care
dollars. CVS/pharmacy, the nation's largest retail pharmacy, offers a simple
way to get full access to your prescription history ... |
| | 03-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Health Management Programs Help Multiple Sclerosis Patients Better Manage Weight Issues and Improve BMI| Review finds more than half of MS patients are overweight or obese
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today
said it is working to help Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients manage their
weight after reviewing data that found more than half of individuals with MS
can be classified as being either overweight or obese. A recent review of CVS
Caremark health management clients' plan participants with MS, found 32
percent reported height and weight indicating... |
| | 02-26-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 10th| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb 26, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that David Rickard, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, will be making a presentation to investors at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 10, 2009. Mr. Rickard is scheduled to speak at approximately 8:05 a.m. EDT.
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An audio webcast of t... |
| | 02-26-2009 | Video: CVS/pharmacy and National Council on Aging Kick Off Medication Management Program for Seniors| 2009 Pack Your Bag(TM) Program Brings Educational Outreach to Senior
Centers Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight out of ten older Americans
have at least one chronic health problem, such as high blood pressure or
diabetes. With many of these older adults taking multiple medications, some
could be at risk for drug interactions when certain medications are combined.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to:
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| | 02-19-2009 | CVS Caremark Reports Record Results in Fourth Quarter and Year 2008| Fourth Quarter Year-Over-Year Highlights:
- Adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.70, [excluding
amortization], up 19.8%
- GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.65, up 18.3%
- Net revenues of $24.1 billion
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced record revenues, operating profit,
and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.
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| | 02-18-2009 | CVS Caremark Issues Statement on Settlement Concerning Disposal of Patient Information at its Retail Stores| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has entered into an agreement
with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) concerning disposal of
patient information at its retail pharmacy stores. The agreement resolves an
investigation prompted by media reports from 2006 about alleged incidents of
inadvertent disposal of patient informati... |
| | 02-18-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider for Health Net Federal Services/TRICARE North, Insurer for Military Families| MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that it has
become a participating provider in the network of Health Net Federal
Services/TRICARE North.
TRICARE is the uniformed services health care program for active duty
service members and their families, retired service members and their
families, members of the National Guard and Reserve and their families,
survivors, and others who are ... |
| | 02-13-2009 | Cleveland Clinic Enters into Agreement with MinuteClinic| Clinical collaboration and integration of electronic medical records to be
provided at locations throughout NE Ohio
CLEVELAND, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Clinic has entered into a
clinical collaboration with MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of
retail health care in the United States, at several locations inside select
northeast Ohio CVS/pharmacy stores. These locations, which provide a
convenient, seven-day-a-week option for those with acute minor illnesses, wi... |
| | 02-06-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold Fourth Quarter 2008 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on
Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) with analysts and
investors to discuss its fourth quarter 2008 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://CVSC... |
| | 02-05-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Launches 2009 'A Su Salud' Health Fairs Providing Free Health Screenings to the Community| With focus on early detection of disease, A Su Salud revealed high
incidence of diabetes, osteoporosis, hypertension and high cholesterol among
participants and provided $55 million in free and low cost medical services in
2008
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's
leading retail pharmacy, today announced its 2009 schedule of "A Su Salud" (To
Your Health) health fairs, providing free health screenings in cities
including Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas/For... |
| | 02-05-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Announces Plans for New Distribution Center in Southern New York| CVS facility expected to open in 2011 and bring 600 new jobs to the region
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, announced today that it is finalizing plans to build a
750,000 square foot distribution center in Chemung County, New York.
CVS/pharmacy's proposed distribution center, which is subject to final
negotiations and approvals from state and local agencies, would support the
inventory and fulfillment needs of approximate... |
| | 02-05-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Preferred Blue Network of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina| MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that it has
become a participating provider in the Preferred Blue network of BlueCross
BlueShield of South Carolina.
BlueCross' Preferred Blue and Medicare Advantage members now have
in-network access to MinuteClinic health care centers located in the Columbia
and Greenville markets. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is an
independent licens... |
| | 02-05-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Offers Affordable Gift Options for Everyone's Valentine| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb 05, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Survey Reveals Valentine's Day will be about Simple Tokens of Affection
CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, offers Valentine's Day gifts and essentials for all loves from true to new. Shoppers can choose from a wide selection of affordable gifts including premium chocolates, candy, novelties, gift cards, beauty products and specialty items, conveniently located at your neighborhood CVS/pharmacy location.
"We've seen incre... |
| | 02-04-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Taking Health to Heart in February| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb 04, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Health services, educational resources and special product offerings available in store during American Heart Health Month
CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, will mark American Heart Health Month in February by educating patients about maintaining heart health and preventing heart disease. CVS is also offering money-saving specials during the month on many heart health-related products.
Heart disease is the leading cause... |
| | 02-04-2009 | Caremark Customer Care Centers Recognized for Customer Satisfaction Excellence by J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program(SM)| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb 04, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today that its Caremark Customer Care Centers have again been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence by J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program(SM). This is the third time that the Company has received this distinction, which acknowledges Caremark's call center operations as providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience."
"CVS Caremark is extremely pleased that... |
| | 02-03-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Announces Voluntary Recall of Gold Emblem Brand Candy Containing Peanuts| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today that
it is voluntarily recalling four types of Gold Emblem candy containing peanuts
that were sold in its stores from January 1, 2007 to January 29, 2009. The
Company was notified by its candy manufacturer that these products contain
peanuts from Peanut Corporation of America, which is the focus of a U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into potential salmonella
contamination of peanut butter food p... |
| | 02-03-2009 | CVS Caremark Study Finds Non-Adherent Heart Failure Patients Almost Twice as Likely to be Re-Hospitalized Within a Year| CVS Caremark Proactive Pharmacy Care approach designed to help improve
medication adherence to positively impact outcomes and manage costs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A study released today by CVS
Caremark (NYSE: CVS) found that nearly half of patients hospitalized for heart
failure may not be adherent to recommended drug therapies, significantly
increasing their risk for subsequent hospitalization within 12 months. The
study found that among those patients who were no... |
| | 01-29-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Announces National Contest for Stories of Extraordinary Caregiving| Second Annual "For All the Ways You Care" Contest Invites Participants to
Share and Celebrate Accounts of Caregiving
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's
leading retail pharmacy, today announced its second annual "For All the Ways
You Care" contest created to celebrate and honor caregivers across America.
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CVS/pharmacy invites caregivers and others to submit stories of caring
... |
| | 01-29-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey| MINNEAPOLIS and NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning February
1, 2009, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) members
will have new options for routine medical care. Horizon BCBSNJ and
MinuteClinic, the largest provider of retail health care in the United States,
have reached an agreement that will make New Jersey based MinuteClinic health
care centers participating providers with Horizon BCBSNJ.
"We are delighted to be able to offer this convenie... |
| | 01-13-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 10.5%| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2009--CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of
Directors has approved an increase in its quarterly dividend of 10.5%,
to 7.625 cents per share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable
February 3, 2009 to holders of record on January 23, 2009. This increase
translates into an annual rate of 30.5 cents per share, up 2.9 cents
from the previous rate of 27.6 cents.
"... |
| | 01-12-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Teams Up with Access Hollywood for an Award Season Gifting Suite That Gives Back| Celebrities step out for a worthy cause at Access Hollywood's 3rd Annual
"Stuff You Must" Lounge benefiting Best Buddies and Lollipop Theater Network.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, once again donated $100,000 to two important charities on
behalf of celebrities attending Access Hollywood's "Stuff You Must" Lounge
this weekend. The donations are a part of CVS/pharmacy's third consecutive
beauty sponsorship of the lounge, which ... |
| | 01-08-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold 2009 Earnings Guidance Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2009--CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today it will hold a
conference call to discuss its 2009 earnings guidance tomorrow, Friday,
January 9, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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
cvscaremark.com/investors.... |
| | 01-07-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida| MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer
and largest provider of retail health care in the United States, announced
that it has become a participating provider in the network of Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF).
More than 4 million BCBSF health care members now have in-network access
to MinuteClinic.
"We have a goal of creating consumer-driven health care solutions that
provide convenient access and deliver cost savings," said Chip ... |
| | 01-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at the JPMorgan Health Care Conference on January 13th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 2, 2009--CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan,
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be
making a presentation to investors at the JPMorgan Health Care
Conference on January 13, 2009. Mr. Ryan is scheduled to speak at
approximately 10:30a.m. ET (7:30a.m. PT).
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast simultaneously
through the Invest... |
| | 12-22-2008 | CVS Caremark Confirms Earnings Guidance| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) this morning issued a confirmation
of its 2008 earnings guidance range, previously given during the
Company's third quarter conference call on October 30, 2008.
CVS Caremark expects diluted, adjusted earnings per share of $2.42-$2.47
for FY 2008, including the impact of the Longs Drugs transaction.
"There is no question that the economy continues to be difficult and
consumer... |
| | 12-17-2008 | It's Officially Last-Minute: Affordable High-Quality Holiday Gifts and Essentials Available at CVS/pharmacy| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, offers last-minute holiday gifts and essentials like wrapping
paper and holiday decorations at great prices. From electronics and popular
toys to beauty and fragrance gifts, CVS/pharmacy offers a wide selection of
quality gift options, home decor staples and holiday specialty items to choose
from.
According to a new survey conducted by BIGResearch on behalf of the
National Retail Federation ... |
| | 12-12-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Wins 2008 WWD Beauty Biz Award for Launch of Beauty 360| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 12, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, was presented the "Retailer of the Year" Award by Women's
Wear Daily Beauty Biz in the magazine's annual Beauty Awards issue. The award
was announced yesterday in New York City at the WWD Beauty Biz Awards
breakfast. WWD Beauty Biz recognized CVS/pharmacy for its bold strategy in
partnering with prestige and niche beauty brands to launch its Beauty 360
concept.
"We are... |
| | 12-08-2008 | CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Reach Goal of Delivering One Million Flu Vaccinations| Flu Shots Continue at MinuteClinic Health Care Centers in 55 Markets as CDC
Kicks Off National Influenza Vaccination Week
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulfilling a commitment to keep
families healthy and make it easier to get a flu shot, CVS/pharmacy, the
nation's largest retail pharmacy, and MinuteClinic, the largest retail health
care clinic in the U.S., announced that they have surpassed a goal of
delivering one million fu vaccinations during this Fall's... |
| | 11-25-2008 | CVS Caremark Presents Influenza Vaccine Data at Rescheduled 2008 DMAA Annual Meeting| Study Results Indicate Flu Vaccinations May Reduce Hospitalization Rates
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark
(NYSE: CVS) announced today the findings from a yearlong study, suggesting
that influenza vaccinations can help reduce the risk of hospitalizations in
patients with chronic conditions. These findings will be presented on
Tuesday, November 25th at the annual meeting of DMAA: The Care Continuum
Alliance, in Hollywood, Fla.
"This data furthers our unders... |
| | 11-24-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Raising Funds for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign to Support Expanded Rehabilitation Services Center| 2008 Marks 5th Year of CVS/pharmacy Participation in National Campaign
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy will be
participating in the fifth year of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Thanks and Giving campaign, which will run nationwide in CVS/pharmacy
locations through December 13. CVS/pharmacy store colleagues will encourage
customers to add $1 to their purchase at the register to support the
lifesaving research of St. Jude, one of the world's premier... |
| | 11-24-2008 | CVS Caremark Named Finalist in URAC Annual Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards| CVS Caremark Drug Therapy Management program provides patients with complex
pharmacy needs access to one-on-one counseling and support
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today
announced that the company's Drug Therapy Management program was selected by
URAC, a leading independent accrediting organization, as a finalist in its
Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards
competition. CVS Caremark and the other finalists... |
| | 11-21-2008 | CVS Caremark Applauds FTC's Leadership on Follow-on Biologics| Calls on Congress to Move Swiftly to Provide Patients and Payors Access and
Savings
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark today applauded the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for holding a public Roundtable to address
issues of competition and continued innovation under a framework for follow-on
biologic drugs.
"CVS Caremark serves millions of patients, many of whom depend on
specialty drugs to provide life-saving and life-enhanci... |
| | 11-19-2008 | Black Friday Shopping Event Starts Early at CVS/pharmacy| America's largest drugstore chain offers shoppers a head start on holiday
savings starting November 23
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, today unveiled a week-long holiday promotion offering
shoppers a wide variety of doorbuster deals before "Black Friday" on
high-quality gifts, affordable electronics, seasonal decor items and daily
essentials. From Sunday, November 23 through Saturday, November 29,
CVS/pharmacy customers ca... |
| | 11-17-2008 | CVS.com Named Best Consumer Health Product Internet Site| Independent Panel Recognizes Newly Launched Web Site
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS.com, the Internet consumer
home page for CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS),
was named "Best Overall Internet Site" for 2008 in the consumer healthcare
product sales category by the eHealthcare Leadership Awards sponsored by
eHealthcare Strategy & Trends magazine.
In addition, yourhealthconnection.com, a consumer health and information
site oper... |
| | 11-13-2008 | CVS Caremark All Kids Can Announces the Opening of a Boundless Playground in Los Angeles to Serve Children of All Abilities| A $250,000 grant will ensure inclusive play for all children at Rosecrans
Recreation Center in South Los Angeles
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark, Boundless
Playgrounds and the City of Los Angeles announce today the grand opening of a
new playground at the Rosecrans Recreation Center in Los Angeles that provides
access for children of all abilities to play together. Construction of the
playground is funded in part by a $250,000 grant from the... |
| | 11-13-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Enhances Online and Photo Kiosk Experience| Customers Can Now Order Photo Gifts Using the KODAK Picture Kiosks;
CVSPhotoCenter.com Offers Advanced Sharing Capabilities
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the retail leader
in photo imaging and services, today announced it has enhanced its KODAK
Picture Kiosks and Online Photo Center (www.cvsphotocenter.com) as a part of
CVS/pharmacy's ongoing commitment to providing customers with the best
possible retail photo experience. Customers can, for th... |
| | 11-12-2008 | CVS Caremark Names Troyen Brennan, MD, EVP, Chief Medical Officer| Practicing physician, hospital administrator and former Chief Medical Officer
at Aetna
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark today
announced that it has appointed Troyen A. Brennan, MD, as executive vice
president, chief medical officer. In this newly created role, Dr. Brennan will
assume responsibility for the company's MinuteClinic, Accordant Health Care,
clinical and medical affairs, and health care strategy.
"Troy B... |
| | 11-12-2008 | Video: CVS/pharmacy and National Council on Aging Help Seniors to Find the Right 'Prescription' for Medicare Savings| Online CVS/pharmacy Medicare Part D Calculator offers easy access to
personalized Part D Plan comparisons
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Open
Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D approaches, CVS/pharmacy -- the nation's
leading retail pharmacy -- and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) are
educating seniors on how to identify the right Medicare prescription drug plan
at the most affordable cost. Among the resources is CVS/pharmacy's online
Medica... |
| | 11-10-2008 | CVS Caremark Fertility Managed Plan Helps Couples Without Insurance Coverage Afford Fertility Medications| CVS Caremark Specialty Pharmacy Fertility Care Program delivers high quality,
comprehensive, proactive pharmacy care
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Infertility affects
approximately 7.3 million women and their partners in the United States, or
about 12 percent of the reproductive-age population, according to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. In the current economic climate, couples
may find it difficult to afford the drug therapies they need... |
| | 11-03-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Helps Patients Manage Diabetes Care| Educational resources and special product offers available in store during
American Diabetes Month in November
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, is educating patients about managing and preventing diabetes
during American Diabetes Month in November. CVS is also offering money-saving
specials during the month on products for patients with diabetes.
Nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. -- alm... |
| | 11-03-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Launches Beauty 360| Company pilots prestige beauty model with signature services offered at
luxury shopping destination adjacent to convenient CVS/pharmacy locations
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy announces
the launch of Beauty 360(TM), an innovative store concept designed to change
the way women shop for prestige beauty. The unique concept offers an upscale
shopping destination for the multi-faceted, time-starved woman. Beauty 360
uses an experiential model of sellin... |
| | 10-31-2008 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at the Credit Suisse Annual Global Health Care Conference on November 12th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Dave Rickard, Chief
Financial Officer, will be speaking to investors at the Credit Suisse
Annual Global Health Care Conference on November 12, 2008. Mr. Rickard
is scheduled to speak at approximately 11:00a.m. EST / 9:00a.m. MST.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
Caremark website for all in... |
| | 10-31-2008 | SilverScript Insurance Company, a CVS Caremark Company, Provides Variety of Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Options for 2009| Plan Options Provide Seniors with Affordable Access to Brand and Generic
Medications as well as Gap Coverage
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- SilverScript Insurance Company,
a subsidiary of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), announced today that it will
continue to offer a variety of Medicare Prescription Drug Plan options for
2009 in all 34 domestic Medicare regions and Puerto Rico. Medicare
beneficiaries can choose from three SilverScript plans depending on their
individual hea... |
| | 10-30-2008 | CVS Caremark Successfully Completes Acquisition of Longs Drug Stores| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it has completed its
acquisition of Longs Drug Stores Corporation.
The acquisition provides CVS Caremark with Longs' 521 retail
drugstores in California, Hawaii, Nevada and Arizona as well as its Rx
America subsidiary, which offers pharmacy benefits management ("PBM")
services to over 8 million members and prescription drug plan benefits
to approximately 450,000 Medicare ben... |
| | 10-30-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Announces Pharmacy Health Care Savings Program Targeted at the Uninsured| CVS/pharmacy Health Savings Pass Offers 90-Day Supply of More Than 400
Generic Drugs for $9.99 and a 10 Percent Discount at MinuteClinic
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, CVS/pharmacy,
the nation's leading retail pharmacy, introduced a new pharmacy health care
savings program aimed at helping the uninsured during this economic downturn.
Starting November 9, consumers who obtain a CVS/pharmacy Health Savings Pass
for a $10 annual enrollment fee can fill a 90... |
| | 10-29-2008 | CVS Caremark Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Longs Shares| Expects to Effect Merger on October 30, 2008
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced that it successfully completed the
subsequent offering period of its tender offer for all of the
outstanding common stock of Longs Drug Stores Corporation (NYSE: LDG).
The subsequent offering period for the tender offer expired at 6:00
p.m., New York City time, on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. A total of
approximately 28,317,338 shares of Longs... |
| | 10-20-2008 | CVS Caremark Reports Successful Tender Offer for Longs Drug Stores Shares| 76.51% of Longs' Shares Tendered Subsequent Offering Period Expiring October 28, 2008 Announced
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its
tender offer for shares of common stock of Longs Drug Stores
Corporation (NYSE: LDG) at a price of $71.50 per share has been
successful. The offer period expired at 6:00 p.m., New York City time,
on Friday, October 17, 2008.
As of the expiration of the offer, a total of approximately
27,74... |
| | 10-17-2008 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold Third Quarter 2008 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference
call on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts
and investors to discuss its third quarter 2008 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://CVSCaremark.com/investors. This webcast will... |
| | 10-16-2008 | CVS Caremark Extends Tender Offer for Longs Drug Stores Shares by One Day| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has
extended the expiration for its tender offer to purchase all of the
outstanding common stock of Longs Drug Stores Corporation (NYSE: LDG),
at a price of $71.50 per share in cash, until 6:00 p.m., New York City
time, on October 17, 2008. All other terms and conditions of the
tender offer remain unchanged.
As of 9:00 p.m. on October 16, 2008 (the date on which the tender
offer w... |
| | 10-14-2008 | CVS Caremark Reminds Longs Drug Stores Stockholders to Tender before October 15 Deadline| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today remindedstockholders ofLongs
Drug Stores Corporation (NYSE:LDG)to tender their shares intothe
previously announced tender offer of $71.50 per share in cash. The
tender offeris scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City
time, at the end of Wednesday, October 15, 2008.
Tom Ryan, Chairman, President and CEO of CVS Caremark, commented, "CVS
Caremark's offerof... |
| | 10-07-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Supports New Pediatric Dosing Directions for OTC Cough and Cold Products| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the retail division
of CVS Caremark Corporation, announced today that it will support the new
pediatric dosing directions being implemented by the Consumer Health Products
Association (CHPA), in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) for certain oral over the counter (OTC) cough and cold products.
OTC cough and cold medicines for children are safe and effective when used
as directed. As part of the indus... |
| | 10-03-2008 | CVS Caremark Cites Numerous Inaccuracies in Antitrust Memo Submitted to Longs Board| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today took strong exception
with a memorandum recently submitted to the Board of Directors of
Longs Drug Stores Corporation (NYSE:LDG) by a law firm retained by CtW
Investment Group, as follows:
We are aware that the Board of Directors of Longs recently
received a memorandum from a law firm retained by the CtW Investment
Group, which purports to offer an "independent" antitrust analysis of
the regulatory timi... |
| | 10-02-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Releases Survey Results on Consumer Plans for Flu Season| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct 02, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Flu Vaccines Are the Best Line of Defense; Now Available During CVS/pharmacy Flu Shot Clinics or at local MinuteClinic Locations Every Day On Demand
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As flu season approaches and authorities report vaccines are in ample supply, a new survey from CVS/pharmacy finds that only half of adults (50%) plan to get a flu shot this year. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends vaccinat... |
| | 10-01-2008 | CVS Caremark Encourages Customers to 'Know Your Medicine, Know Your Pharmacist' During American Pharmacists Month in October| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark announced today that
it will celebrate American Pharmacists Month in October by encouraging its
customers to "Know Your Medicine, Know Your Pharmacist." The Company employs
more than 20,000 pharmacists in its more than 6,300 retail stores, mail
service pharmacies and specialty pharmacies across 44 states.
CVS Caremark's pharmacists are dedicated to improving the lives of their
patients. The theme of American Pharmacists Month to... |
| | 09-25-2008 | CVS Caremark Comments on FTC Investigation into Anti-Trust Aspects of Walgreens Proposal to Acquire Longs| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2008--In response to
the press release issued earlier today by Longs Drug Stores
Corporation (NYSE:LDG) regarding the investigation by the Federal
Trade Commission into the antitrust implications of a possible
acquisition of Longs by Walgreens, CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS)
issued the following statement:
"The opening of an FTC investigation into the anti-competitive
aspects of Walgreens' proposed acquisition of Longs, coupled wit... |
| | 09-24-2008 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors
has approved its quarterly dividend of $0.069 per share on the Common
Stock of the Corporation, payable November 3, 2008 to holders of
record on October 21, 2008.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions in the
nation. The Company fills or manages more than 1 billion prescriptions
annually. Through its unmatched br... |
| | 09-17-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Re-Opens 140 Stores in Southeast Texas| CVS locations continue to re-open daily to provide pharmacy services to
communities impacted by Hurricane Ike
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's leading
retail pharmacy, announced today that it has re-opened more than 140 stores in
Southeast Texas since Hurricane Ike impacted the region. Approximately
two-thirds of CVS/pharmacy's locations in the region are now open. More CVS
stores continue to re-open daily to provide pharmacy s... |
| | 09-17-2008 | MinuteClinic Opens First Retail Clinic in Massachusetts Inside CVS/pharmacy Store in Medway| --Flu Vaccinations Offered Beginning October 1--
MEDWAY, Mass., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic
(http://www.minuteclinic.com), the pioneer and largest provider of
retail-based health care in the United States, today opened the first retail
health care center in Massachusetts inside a CVS/pharmacy store in Medway.
Four additional clinics are expected to open inside CVS/pharmacy stores in the
near future in Bridgewater, Danvers, Taunton and Tewksbury. MinuteClinic
... |
| | 09-16-2008 | CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Donates $250,000 to American Red Cross for On-Going Hurricane Relief Efforts| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Caremark Charitable
Trust announced today that it is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross
National Disaster Relief Fund to support the organization's on-going relief
efforts, including their current efforts in the aftermaths of Hurricanes
Gustav and Ike.
"The American Red Cross is performing an outstanding job providing relief
in communities impacted by the recent hurricanes," said Eileen Howard Dunn,
Senior Vice President ... |
| | 09-14-2008 | CVS Caremark Extends Tender Offer for Longs| -- CVS Caremark Stands Firm on $71.50 Offer to Acquire Longs --
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has extended the
expiration for its tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding
common shares of Longs Drug Stores Corporation (NYSE: LDG), at a price
of $71.50 per share in cash, to midnight, New York City time at the
end of Wednesday, October 15, 2008. All other terms and conditions of
the tender offer... |
| | 09-10-2008 | Video: CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Announce Commitment to Flu Prevention with Goal of Delivering One Million Vaccinations| MinuteClinic Locations to Offer Flu Shots Every Day without an Appointment;
CVS/pharmacy Stores Will Host More Than 7,500 Flu Shot Clinic Events
Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the
nation's leading retail pharmacy, and MinuteClinic, the largest retail health
care clinic in the U.S., announced today a commitment to flu prevention with
the goal of delivering one million flu vaccinations this year. Beginning
October 1st, flu shots wi... |
| | 09-10-2008 | An Innovation in Health Care Opens Inside CVS/Pharmacy Stores in Columbia and Greenville Markets| MinuteClinic Provides Quality and Convenience Close to Home and the Workplace
COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic
(http://www.minuteclinic.com), the pioneer and largest provider of retail-
based health care in the United States, today opened its first clinics in
South Carolina. The health care centers will serve patients inside three
CVS/pharmacy stores in the Columbia metropolitan area and a fourth CVS
location in Simpsonville, in Greenville County.
MinuteClini... |
| | 09-08-2008 | CVS Caremark and Longs Drugs Stores Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Acquisition of Longs Drug Stores| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2008--CVS Caremark
(NYSE: CVS) and Longs Drug Stores Corporation (NYSE: LDG) announced
that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust
Improvements Act of 1976 relating to CVS Caremark's pending tender
offer for the outstanding shares of Longs Drug Stores expired at 11:59
p.m. on September 5, 2008, thereby satisfying a condition to the
closing of the transaction.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider ... |
| | 09-05-2008 | Update: CVS Caremark Presents Influenza Vaccine Data at 2008 DMAA Annual Meeting| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The 2008 DMAA Annual
Meeting has been unexpectedly postponed due to Hurricane Ike and the CVS
Caremark (NYSE: CVS) data will be presented at a later date to be determined.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions in the nation. The
Company fills or manages more than 1 billion prescriptions annually. Through
its unmatched breadth of service offerings, CVS Caremark is transforming the
delivery of... |
| | 09-05-2008 | CVS Caremark Presents Influenza Vaccine Data at 2008 DMAA Annual Meeting| Study Results Indicate Flu Vaccinations May Reduce Hospitalization Rates
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark
(NYSE: CVS) announced today the findings from a yearlong study, suggesting
that influenza vaccinations can help reduce the risk of hospitalizations in
patients with chronic conditions. These findings will be presented on Monday,
September 8th at the annual meeting of DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance, in
Hollywood, Fla.
"This data furthers ou... |
| | 09-04-2008 | CVS/pharmacy to Donate Free Water and Ice to Local Residents in Baton Rouge, Houma and Kenner| WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS/pharmacy announced today that it will donate ice
and water to local residents at select stores in Baton Rouge on Thursday and
in Baton Rouge, Houma and Kenner on Friday. Two bags of ice and two gallons
of water per person at each location will be available while supplies last.
-- On Thursday, September 4, donations will take place in the CVS/pharmacy
parking lot located at 5360 Highland Rd. in Baton Rouge beginning at
3:00 PM CST.
-- ... |
| | 09-04-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Re-Opens 64 Stores in Louisiana| All stores in other Gulf Coast states are open CVS/pharmacy will also donate water, ice, diapers and baby wipes to local communities impacted by Hurricane Gustav
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept 04, 2008 -- CVS/pharmacy today announced
that 64 store locations in Louisiana have re-opened since Hurricane Gustav in
the following cities and towns:
Abbeville
Alexandria
Baton Rouge
Bogalusa
Bossier City
Broussard
Covington
Cutoff
Destrehan
Franklinton
Gonzales
Hammond... |
| | 08-30-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Stores in the Northshore and Baton Rouge Remaining Open to Serve Southern Louisiana Community| CVS stores in Northern and Central Louisiana also ready to serve evacuees
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island: CVS/pharmacy announced today that its southern
Louisiana stores in the Northshore and Baton Rouge are remaining open during
their normal business hours to continue providing the community with access to
prescription medication and emergency supplies as the region prepares for the
arrival of Hurricane Gustav. CVS operates 18 stores in Baton Rouge and 8 in
the Northshore.
As part o... |
| | 08-21-2008 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at Upcoming Conferences| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan, Chairman of the
Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be speaking to
investors at two conferences during the month of September. Mr. Ryan
will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on
September 3, 2008 at approximately 1:30p.m. EDT. In addition, Mr. Ryan
will speak at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference on
September 4, 2008 ... |
| | 08-12-2008 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Acquire Longs Drug Stores Corporation| --Provides Outstanding Store Network in Highly Attractive Central and Northern California and Hawaiian Markets-- --Broadens CVS Caremark's Geographic Footprint Facilitating Roll-Out of New Proactive Pharmacy Care Offerings-- --Expands CVS Caremark's Position as the #1 Provider of Prescriptions in the U.S.--WOONSOCKET, R.I. & WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Aug 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and Longs Drug Stores
Corporation (NYSE: LDG) today announced that they have ente... |
| | 07-25-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Raises Record-breaking $4.4 Million for ALS Research Through Annual ALS Fundraising Campaign| Check to benefit ALS Therapy Alliance to be presented at Fenway Park Tonight
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today
that this year it has raised a record-breaking $4.4 million in just 21 days
through its annual in-store fundraising campaign for ALS research. This is the
seventh year of the annual fundraising effort which, to date, has raised more
than $15 million for ALS research. This year's fundraiser took place in
CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide fr... |
| | 07-23-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Makes Medication Management Easy with the Introduction of the New CVS.com|
Site offers new prescription management tools, helps identify generic
medication alternatives and provides health and wellness information for
patients
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 23 -- CVS/pharmacy, the
nation's largest retail pharmacy, announced today that it is launching a new
CVS.com that improves access to medications by making it easier than ever for
consumers to manage their prescriptions online. The site offers new
prescription manageme... |
| | 07-18-2008 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jul 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference
call on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and
investors to discuss its second quarter 2008 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://investor.CVS.com. This webcast will be ar... |
| | 07-16-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Shoppers Received More Than $1.5 Billion in ExtraCare Rewards Over the Past Year| Nation's largest retail rewards program reveals which U.S. cities save the
most dollars by cashing in 'Extra Bucks'
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy with 6,300 convenient locations nationwide, today announced
that its ExtraCare cardholders received a combined total of more than $1.5
billion in money-saving offers and rewards last year simply by using their
ExtraCare card each time they shopped at a CVS/pharma... |
| | 07-14-2008 | CVS/pharmacy and Kodak Help Customers Go Beyond Simply Printing Their Photos| CVS/pharmacy is First National Retailer to Offer In-Store Photo Book and KODAK
Picture Movie DVD
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
CVS/pharmacy and Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) today announced that
CVS/pharmacy is the first national retailer to offer customers both Photo
Books and KODAK Picture Movie DVDs. These innovative photo processing products
turn customers' photos into hard-cover books and movies in minutes ... |
| | 07-10-2008 | Howard University and CVS/pharmacy Announce Ribbon Cutting for the Howard University Pharmacy Practice Laboratory| WASHINGTON, July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Howard University and
CVS/pharmacy officially opened Howard University's newly upgraded Pharmacy
Practice Laboratory, where pharmacy students may sharpen their skills in a
practice setting, learning how to dispense medication, counsel patients and
utilize state-of-the-art technology found in many pharmacies. CVS/pharmacy
donated $300,000 to the renovation of the laboratory, building upon the
Company's strong partnership with the school to provi... |
| | 07-09-2008 | CVS Caremark Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 15%| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors
has approved an increase in its quarterly dividend of 15%, to 6.9
cents per share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable August
1, 2008 to holders of record on July 21, 2008. This increase
translates into an annual rate of 27.6 cents per share, up 3.6 cents
from the previous rate of 24 cents.
"The Board's decision today to increase the dividend... |
| | 07-03-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Delivers Disaster Relief in Iowa Communities Impacted by Recent Flooding| WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Caremark Charitable
Trust, the private foundation managed by CVS Caremark, announced today that it
has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts
throughout the more than 80 counties in Iowa declared federal or state
disaster areas due to recent storms, tornadoes and flooding. In addition,
CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark, has donated over $35,000 in
product and services to these affected area... |
| | 06-26-2008 | CVS Caremark and Microsoft Team-up to Help People Manage Their Health| Consumers will be able to track prescription medications and health records
online using Microsoft HealthVault.
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and REDMOND, Wash., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark
and Microsoft Corp. announced plans to collaborate to offer consumer health
care solutions to help people manage their health and wellness, and control
their health information using Microsoft HealthVault.
Through this collaboration, consumers will be able to download a
compre... |
| | 06-20-2008 | CVS Caremark Employees Raise $1 Million and Increase Awareness for Children with Disabilities through Easter Seals Walk With Me Events Nationwide| WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, thousands of CVS
Caremark associates across the country will participate in Easter Seals Walk
With Me events as part of the CVS Caremark All Kids Can(TM) program, one of
the country's largest corporate commitments to children with disabilities.
Easter Seals was selected as an All Kids Can national partner when the company
introduced the program in 2006.
Since 2006, CVS Caremark and its private foundation have contributed more
th... |
| | 06-19-2008 | CVS Caremark to Present Insights on Redefining the Consumer Health Care Experience at AHIP Institute 2008| Panel discussion focuses on benefits of Proactive Pharmacy Care model for
health plans
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark
(NYSE: CVS) will host a panel discussion at America's Health Insurance Plans
(AHIP) Institute 2008 to be held June 18-20, 2008 in San Francisco. The
session, "Improving the Value of Health Care by Redefining the Consumer
Experience" will discuss ways in which health plans can take a proactive
approac... |
| | 06-18-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Makes It Easier for Consumers to Save Money and Track Spending with Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts| WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 18, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- According to a recent study(1),
more than 6.1 million Americans are currently enrolled in health savings
account (HSA)-eligible insurance plans, a 35 percent increase since last year.
Consumers are increasingly turning to health savings and flexible spending
accounts (FSAs) to cut costs associated with health care. CVS/pharmacy,
America's largest retail pharmacy with 6,300 convenient locations nationwide,
is making it ... |
| | 06-12-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Kicks Off Annual ALS Fundraising Campaign in Stores Nationwide| WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, CVS/pharmacy begins
its annual in-store fundraising campaign to support the fight against ALS.
Since 2002, CVS/pharmacy has partnered with the ALS Therapy Alliance (ATA) to
help advance amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. To date,
CVS/pharmacy has raised more than $10 million in its stores -- one $1 donation
at a time -- to support the funding of new clinical trials with the hope of
discovering a treatment or cure for this... |
| | 06-11-2008 | CVS Caremark Launches the 2008 Season of the CVS Caremark All Kids Can(TM) Baseball Camps at Fenway Park| The CVS Caremark/Boston Red Sox Partnership Gives New England Kids with
Disabilities a Dream-Fulfilling Day
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark and the Boston Red
Sox hit it out of the park today as they launched the 2008 season of the CVS
Caremark All Kids Can Baseball Camps at Fenway Park. The baseball camps are
the result of a team endeavor that provides New England children with
disabilities a dream-fulfilling opportunity to play ball at F... |
| | 06-09-2008 | Shining a Light on Sunscreen: Sun Protection Misconceptions Unveiled by Dr. Jeffrey Dover and CVS/pharmacy| WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy with 6,300 convenient locations nationwide, offers consumers
simple tips for what to look for when purchasing sun protection this summer.
Despite the flood of sun protection information that is released each summer,
most consumers are not fully aware of the dangers of the sun and what to look
for in sunscreen to be adequately protected.
That's why CVS/pharmacy and Dr. Jeffrey Dover, the dermato... |
| | 06-03-2008 | Practical Gear and Personal Gadgets: CVS/pharmacy Offers a Wide Selection of Affordable Gifts to Delight Dad This Father's Day| Grills, Photo Books and Shaving Kits Are Just a Few of Dad's Favorite Things
Available at CVS/pharmacy's 6,300 Convenient U.S. Locations
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy with 6,300 convenient locations nationwide, offers shoppers a
wide selection of affordable, department store-quality gifts for Father's Day,
making it easy to find just the right gift.
"Consumers are scaling back on luxuries this year but they do not hav... |
| | 05-21-2008 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Authorization of Repurchase Program for up to $2 Billion of Common Stock| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors
has approved a share repurchase program for up to $2.0 billion of its
outstanding common stock.
Dave Rickard, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
of CVS Caremark, stated: "We're very pleased with the Board's decision
and expect to repurchase shares in the open market from time to time,
in 2008 and 2009, enhancing shareholder returns."
... |
| | 05-19-2008 | CVS Caremark Partners with Google on the Launch of Google Health| Collaboration Provides Consumers with Secure Access to their Health
Information and the Ability to Manage their Information Online
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark
(NYSE: CVS) today announced a partnership with Google Health, a new product
launched today by Google, which allows users to securely store, organize and
manage their medical records and health care information online. This
partnership will facilitate and enhance communications between con... |
| | 05-09-2008 | CVS Caremark Honors Heroes in Women's Health| Dr. Marianne Legato and Dr. Roseanna Means Recognized with the 2008 CVS
Caremark Heroes in Women's Health Award
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of their
outstanding contributions in the field of women's health, CVS Caremark has
named Dr. Marianne Legato and Dr. Roseanna Means as recipients of the 2008 CVS
Caremark Heroes in Women's Health Award. The honorees were recognized last
evening at an event in New York City. The awards were presented... |
| | 05-09-2008 | CVS Caremark to Host Webcast of Annual Analyst/Investor Conference| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will hold its annual investor conference in New
York City on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 8:15 a.m. (EDT).
CVS Caremark will also be hosting a simultaneous audio webcast of
the conference on the Company's web site for all interested parties.
To access the webcast or an archive of the conference, visit the
Company's Investor Relations web site at http://investor.CVS.com. The
archive will be available... |
| | 05-06-2008 | Traditional Favorites and Thoughtful Treasures: CVS/pharmacy Offers a Wide Selection of Mother's Day Gifts in One Convenient Stop| From Home and Garden to Spa-at-Home, CVS/pharmacy Offers Affordable
Department Store-Quality Gifts at 6,300 Locations Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy with 6,300 convenient locations nationwide, offers shoppers a
simple and enjoyable shopping experience while looking for the perfect
Mother's Day gift.
"With gas prices and other economic concerns on people's minds, shoppers
can save time and money this Mother'... |
| | 05-06-2008 | CVS Caremark Releases Company’s First Corporate Social Responsibility Report|
2007
Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Woonsocket, RI (May 6, 2008) - CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), the largest pharmacy
health care provider in the U.S., has released its first Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) report, which is available online. The report covers
a wide range of matters, including prescription safety, customer privacy, environmental
management, and the safety of its products such as personal care items.
In the report, the company also explains what it is... |
| | 04-28-2008 | CVS Caremark and JVS Announce Grand Opening of the Boston Regional Learning Center| Center to Provide Significant Workplace Advancement Opportunities for the
Boston Community, Including Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
BOSTON, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CVS Caremark, in partnership with
Jewish Vocational Service and their One-Stop Career Center, officially opened
the company's first CVS/pharmacy Regional Learning Center in Boston. CVS
Caremark and JVS share a similar goal, to empower disadvantaged individuals
from diverse communities to find employmen... |
| | 04-17-2008 | CVS Caremark e-Prescribing Tool Helps Healthcare Professionals Identify and Assess Impact of Medication Noncompliance|
Data to be Presented in Conjunction with Horizon Blue Cross Blue
Shield of New Jersey at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Academy of
Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) in San Francisco, CA
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2008--CVS Caremark
(NYSE: CVS) and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, (Horizon
BCBSNJ) will be presenting data on Friday, April 18th at the twentieth
annual meeting of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), which
demonstrate... |
| | 04-14-2008 | CVS Caremark Charity Classic Golf Tournament Unveils 10th Anniversary Field| Prestigious Tournament Boasts Impressive Roster of World-Class Golfers
Including First-Timers Faldo, Weekley, Snedeker, Howell III, Diaz and Castrale
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade,
PGA TOUR Professionals and co-hosts of the CVS Caremark Charity Classic,
unveiled the field for the tournament's 10th anniversary edition today. The
2008 CVS Caremark Charity Classic is set for June 22 - 24 at Rhode Island
Country Club and will benefit numerous ... |
| | 04-07-2008 | CVS Caremark Awarded Consolidated AT&T Pharmacy Benefit Management Contract| Will Provide Fully Integrated Pharmacy Services for AT&T's
Approximately 500,000 Plan Participants
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2008--CVS Caremark
(NYSE:CVS) today announced that it has been awarded a contract to
provide PBM services to AT&T's employees and retirees, effective
January 1, 2009. CVS Caremark will provide a comprehensive suite of
integrated pharmacy services, including claims processing, network
management, rebate contracting, mail orde... |
| | 03-28-2008 | CVS Caremark Presents at NCOA-ASA Conference on Company's Commitment to Recruiting and Retaining Mature Workers| Discussion focuses on innovative programs, partnerships, and intergenerational mentoring in the workplaceWOONSOCKET, R.I., March 28, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Today CVS Caremark, a leader in
developing innovative workforce programs to recruit and retain employees, was
joined by other business leaders at the 2008 NCOA-ASA Aging in America
Conference in Washington, D.C. for a discussion on the multigenerational
workforce and the importance of mature workers.
Michael Ferdina... |
| | 03-27-2008 | CVS/pharmacy and the National Council on Aging Extend 'Prescription for Better Health' Partnership| Joint program provides improved access to health education and benefits for
seniors in communities across America
WASHINGTON, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Aging in America Conference
today in Washington, D.C., CVS/pharmacy and the National Council on Aging
(NCOA) announced a three-year extension of their partnership created to
improve the health and well-being of older Americans. Their joint
"Prescription for Better Health" program, underway since 2007, provide... |
| | 03-24-2008 | CVS Caremark Marks the First Anniversary of Transformational Merger|
Successful integration; Over-Achievement of Synergy Targets; New
Contracts and Highly Positive Client Response to New Offerings, All
Point to Significant Long-term Growth
Company Rings NYSE Opening Bell to Mark its First Milestone Year
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 2008--CVS Caremark
(NYSE:CVS) today marked the first anniversary of its successful,
transformational merger as the largest integrated provider of
prescriptions and health-relat... |
| | 03-18-2008 | CVS Caremark Issues Statement on Settlement Concerning Retail Dispensing Practices for Ranitidine| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement
with the U.S. Department of Justice and a number of state Attorneys
General to resolve an investigation into the practice of its
CVS/pharmacy retail pharmacies of dispensing the generic drug
ranitidine in capsule rather than tablet form to Medicaid recipients.
Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the Company has expressly denied
engaging in any wrongf... |
| | 03-05-2008 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors
has approved its quarterly dividend of $0.06 (6 cents) per share on
the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable May 2, 2008 to holders of
record on April 21, 2008.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions and related
health care services in the nation. The Company fills or manages more
than 1 billion prescriptions ... |
| | 03-05-2008 | MinuteClinic Hits 500th Clinic Mark; New Locations Open in Dallas, Los Angeles and Orlando CVS/pharmacy Stores| MINNEAPOLIS, March 5, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that the
company will open its 500th clinic today with the addition of three new health
care centers. These locations will open at CVS/pharmacy stores in the Dallas,
Los Angeles and Orlando metropolitan areas.
MinuteClinic (www.minuteclinic.com), a subsidiary of CVS Caremark
Corporation, is continuing to develop a national ... |
| | 03-03-2008 | PHOTO ADVISORY -- CVS/pharmacy Announces Winners of Contest| Editors are advised that a high-resolution photo is available to accompany
the news release, NEM059, Caregivers are Honored as CVS/pharmacy Announces
Winners of the 'For All the Ways You Care' Contest, issued earlier today by
CVS/pharmacy.
Caption: Judy McAtee of Plano Center, IL, reacts as Robin Roberts of Good
Morning America announces her as the Grand Prize winner in the CVS/pharmacy
"For All the Ways You Care" contest, a nationwide search for inspirational
stories of caring. ... |
| | 03-03-2008 | MultiVu Video: Caregivers are Honored as CVS/pharmacy Announces Winners of the 'For All the Ways You Care' Contest| ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, hard copy requests, downloadable MPEG2,
contact information and more available at
http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/32156/press.shtml
STORY SUMMARY:
Today CVS/pharmacy announced the Grand Prize winner and nine Finalists in
the For All the Ways You Care contest, a nationwide search for inspirational
stories of caring. The contest drew more than 2,500 submissions from across
the country.
Today CVS/pharmacy announced the Grand Prize winner and... |
| | 03-03-2008 | Caregivers are Honored as CVS/pharmacy Announces Winners of the 'For All the Ways You Care' Contest| $25,000 awarded to Grand Prize winner Judy McAtee of Plato Center, IL for her
dedication to foster and adopted children; nine finalists from across the
country receive $10,000 for their acts of caring; CVS/pharmacy employee winner honored for kidney donation; one finalist donates prize to local scholarship
fund
NEW YORK, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CVS/pharmacy announced the Grand
Prize winner and nine Finalists in the For All the Ways You Care co... |
| | 02-14-2008 | CVS Caremark Statement on State Settlement| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has resolved a
multi-state consumer protection investigation of certain alleged PBM
business practices of its legacy AdvancePCS and legacy Caremark
subsidiaries. As previously disclosed, this investigation began in
2004 and is similar to multi-state consumer protection investigations
of other major PBM companies.
The Company's AdvancePCS (now known as CaremarkPCS) and Car... |
| | 02-13-2008 | 2007 CVS Caremark Downtown 5K Raises $160,000 for Local Nonprofit Organizations and Schools| Funds contribute to eight-year tally of $800,000
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Area track and field coaches,
student runners, Special Olympians and representatives from area nonprofits
converged at the CVS Caremark Customer Support Center last evening to
celebrate the record-breaking funds raised -- $160,000, by the 2007 CVS
Caremark Downtown 5K. The group of approximately 125 youths and adults joined
CVS Caremark executives and staff for dinner and a presen... |
| | 02-07-2008 | From Gift Cards to Premium Chocolates, CVS/pharmacy Offers Convenient Valentine's Day Gifts for Last Minute Shoppers; Survey shows gift cards are the present of choice for Valentine's Day | WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 7-- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy with
more than 6,200 convenient locations nationwide, offers an exciting variety of
Valentine's Day gift options at affordable prices perfect for last-minute shoppers.
With department store-quality gifts, CVS/pharmacy gives shoppers a simple, enjoyable
experience with store hours that meet busy schedules, without the hassle of a
crowded mall. In a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf
of C... |
| | 02-05-2008 | CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Awards $5.5 Million to Nonprofit Organizations Through its Annual Grants Program|
Among recipients across the U.S. are programs providing medical services,
educational support, and social services focusing on children with
disabilities
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Caremark Charitable
Trust, the private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation, announced
today that it has awarded approximately $5.5 million in grant funds to
nonprofit organizations across the U.S. through its annual grants program.... |
| | 01-23-2008 | Caremark Customer Care Centers Recognized for Customer Satisfaction Excellence By J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program(SM)| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 23, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CVS Caremark
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that its Caremark Customer Care Centers have again
been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence by J.D. Power and
Associates Certified Call Center Program(SM). This distinction, which the
Company has held since 2006, acknowledges Caremark's call center operations as
providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience."
"We are delighted that J.D. Power and Ass... |
| | 01-18-2008 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold Fourth Quarter 2007 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2008--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Thursday,
January 31, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) with analysts and investors to
discuss its fourth quarter 2007 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://investor.CVS.com. This webcast... |
| | 12-31-2007 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at The JPMorgan Health Care Conference on January 7th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 31, 2007--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan, Chairman of the
Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be speaking to
investors at the JPMorgan Health Care Conference on January 7, 2008.
Mr. Ryan is scheduled to speak at approximately 11:00a.m. ET.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
Caremark website for all intereste... |
| | 12-21-2007 | CVS CEO to Exercise Options| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 21, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom
Ryan, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer has
initiated a 10b5-1 plan for pre-planned sales of stock. Mr. Ryan's
plan calls for the exercise of 1,500,000 soon-to-expire options to buy
CVS Caremark shares. The exercise of the options and sale of the
resulting stock are expected to take place during 2008.
As listed in the company's proxy for its 2007 annual... |
| | 12-19-2007 | CVS Caremark Charity Classic Reaches $10 Million Milestone in Total Fundraising| More than $1.7 million is presented to nearly 100 Rhode Island and
New England Charities from 2007 event
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 100 local nonprofit
organizations experienced the spirit of the holiday season at CVS Caremark
headquarters today as record-breaking funds raised by the 2007 CVS Caremark
Charity Classic were presented to them. PGA Pros and CVS Caremark Charity
Classic hosts Billy Andrade and Brad Faxon joined President, Cha... |
| | 12-03-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Announces Advisory Panel of Leading Women As Part of 'For All the Ways You Care' Campaign| Lee Woodruff, Alma Powell and others join the search for ten women to be
honored for their stories of caring submitted to www.ForAllTheWaysYouCare.com
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CVS/pharmacy announced the
latest addition to its For All the Ways You Care campaign with a newly formed
advisory panel. The panel, comprised of leading American women whose own lives
and work embody the spirit of caring that is at the core of this new campaign,
will join together in the ... |
| | 11-26-2007 | 'CVS Caremark All Kids Can' and Scholastic Distribute Free Educational Guides in Schools to Champion Acceptance and Build Self-Esteem among Second Graders| All Kids Can Learn activities help students identify their unique qualities
while appreciating those of others
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark All Kids Can, in
partnership with Scholastic, announced today the distribution of free teaching
guides and take home activities for families, to inspire students to discover
their own special abilities and qualities and appreciate unique qualities in
others. CVS Caremark All Kids Can is a program of ... |
| | 11-26-2007 | CVS/pharmacy 'Wraps Up' Holiday Shopping in One Convenient Stop| Skip Holiday Traffic, Pick Up Affordable Premium Gifts at 6,200 CVS/pharmacy
Locations Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy with more than 6,200 locations nationwide, takes the stress
out of the holiday hustle with department store-quality offerings at
affordable prices. CVS/pharmacy offers shoppers a simple, enjoyable experience
with store hours that meet busy schedules, without the mall crow... |
| | 11-21-2007 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at the Merrill Lynch Health Services Conference on November 28th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2007--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan, Chairman of the
Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be speaking to
investors at the Merrill Lynch Health Services Investor Conference on
November 28, 2007. Mr. Ryan is scheduled to speak at approximately
8:30 a.m. ET.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
Caremark webs... |
| | 11-20-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Launches St. Jude Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign in Stores Nationwide| Fundraiser to save children's lives runs through December 8 in all 6,200
CVS/pharmacy locations
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy will be
participating in the fourth year of the St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital(R) Thanks and Giving campaign, which will run nationwide in
CVS/pharmacy locations through December 8. As part of this national
campaign, CVS/pharmacy has joined with retail and corporate partners across
the country, me... |
| | 11-14-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Helps Seniors Navigate Medicare Part D Plan Changes| Easy-to-use online tool offers plan comparison and review of overall cost
Trained pharmacists available to help review plans
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- As Open Enrollment for Medicare
Part D approaches, CVS/pharmacy offers resources to help seniors select the
most appropriate and cost-effective Medicare prescription drug plan. CVS
pharmacists have been trained on Medicare Part D plan changes, and are
available to provide counsel to seniors based on their... |
| | 11-07-2007 | Thomas M. Ryan Named Chairman of the Board of CVS Caremark| Mac Crawford Announces His Retirement From the Board of DirectorsWOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov 07, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced that Thomas
M. Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been named
Chairman of the Board effective immediately. Mr. Ryan will also
continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mac
Crawford has announced his retirement from the company's Board of
Directors and position as Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Rya... |
| | 11-05-2007 | CVS Pharmacists Serve a Vital Role in Helping Patients Manage Diabetes| As part of Diabetes Awareness Month, CVS/pharmacy highlights
available resources for diabetes sufferers
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 21 million adults and
children suffer from diabetes, and an estimated 6.2 million are unaware they
have the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). To
help raise awareness, CVS/pharmacy will be educating and counseling diabetes
patients on topics ranging from identifying symptoms and mo... |
| | 09-19-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Offers Flu Vaccinations in Over 4,000 Stores| Annual Vaccination Program Begins October 1, 2007
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy today
announced that it will help keep America healthy this winter by offering flu
vaccinations in over 4,000 of its stores across the country. The flu shot
clinics will begin in select markets on October 1, 2007 and continue through
November. For dates, times and specific locations, customers may call
1-800-SHOP-CVS and choose option #1, or visit the CVS.co... |
| | 09-07-2007 | An Innovation in Health Care Opens at a CVS/pharmacy Store in the Oklahoma City Region|
--MinuteClinic Provides Quality and Convenience
Close to Home and the Workplace--
--Company Develops Strategic Alliance With Integris Health--
OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Quick, convenient, quality health
care has come to the Oklahoma City metro area with the opening of a
MinuteClinic health care center at the CVS/pharmacy store in Moore at 1040 SW
19th Street. MinuteClinic (http://www.minuteclinic.com), the pioneer and
l... |
| | 09-04-2007 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider with Assurant Health| MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic
(http://www.minuteclinic.com), the pioneer and largest provider of retail
health care in the United States, announced that it has become a participating
provider with Milwaukee-based Assurant Health (http://www.assuranthealth.com),
a national provider of individual medical, small group and specialty health
insurance products.
When visiting a MinuteClinic health care center, members enrolled with
Assurant Health will receive in-netw... |
| | 08-30-2007 | An Innovation in Health Care Opens at CVS/pharmacy Stores in Dallas-Fort Worth| MinuteClinic Provides Quality and Convenience Close to Home and the Workplace
DALLAS, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic (www.minuteclinic.com), the
pioneer and largest provider of retail-based health care in the United States,
has opened nine new health care centers at CVS/pharmacy stores throughout the
Dallas-Fort Worth area.
MinuteClinic health care centers are staffed by master's-prepared, board-
certified nurse practitioners who specialize in family health care and are
trai... |
| | 08-23-2007 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2007 on September 6th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2007--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that David Rickard, Executive
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative
Officer; and Peter Clemens, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of its Caremark Pharmacy Services division, will be
speaking to investors at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare
Conference 2007 on September 6, 2007. Mr. Rickard and Mr. Clemens are
scheduled to speak at app... |
| | 07-25-2007 | An Innovation in Health Care Opens at CVS/Pharmacy Stores in Knoxville and Chattanooga| MinuteClinic Provides Quality and Convenience
Close to Home and the Workplace
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and
largest provider of retail-based health care in the United States, today
opened 10 new health care centers at CVS/pharmacy stores throughout the
Chattanooga and Knoxville metropolitan areas.
MinuteClinic health care centers are staffed by masters-prepared, board-
certified nurse practitioners wh... |
| | 07-24-2007 | MinuteClinic Reaches 200 Clinic Milestone with Opening of New Hartford Location| Continued Expansion Planned Nationally
MINNEAPOLIS, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing on a path of national
growth, MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of retail health care
in the United States, has surpassed the 200 clinic mark with a new center
opening last week in Hartford, Conn. MinuteClinic's goal of placing high-
quality treatment of common family illnesses in the pathway of consumers is
helping to meet the public demand for a more patient-centric... |
| | 07-23-2007 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold Second Quarter 2007 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2007--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Thursday,
August 2, 2007, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to
discuss its second quarter 2007 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://investor.CVS.com. This webcast ... |
| | 07-11-2007 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jul 11, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly dividend of 6 cents per
share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable August 3, 2007
to holders of record on July 23, 2007.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the #1 provider of prescriptions and related
healthcare services in the nation. The Company fills or manages more
than 1 billion prescriptions annually. Through its un... |
| | 07-10-2007 | CVS/pharmacy and Caring Today Survey Shows Family Caregivers Find Caring for Loved Ones More Rewarding Than Anticipated| New Study Also Uncovers Confusion about Medications
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and WESTPORT, Conn., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study
released today by CVS/pharmacy and Caring Today magazine found that family
caregivers find the caregiving experience more enjoyable than anticipated and
form a greater bond with the care recipient than expected. Additionally it
revealed that prepared caregivers have a more positive experience than those
who were unprepared.
The CVS/pharmacy an... |
| | 07-06-2007 | 'CVS All Kids Can' Announces $1.1 Million Pledge to Help Build Boundless(TM) Playgrounds Across America| Inclusive playgrounds to be built in Boston, Dallas and Los Angeles with
funding from the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust; grants for additional projects
nationwide and scholarships will help communities across the country build
universally accessible playgrounds
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS All Kids Can, a program of
the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and CVS/pharmacy, announced today a pledge
of $1.1 million to Boundless Playgrounds as part of an... |
| | 07-02-2007 | MinuteClinic Recognized for Bringing Innovation in Health Care Delivery to New England| -- Connecticut Award Cites Retail Health Care Leader for Performance
Excellence --
MINNEAPOLIS, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail-based health care provider
MinuteClinic has received the 2007 Connecticut Quality Improvement Award's
entry level CQIA Innovation Prize for bringing more affordable, convenient and
accessible health care solutions into consumers' daily lives. The Connecticut
Quality Improvement Award is the oldest state-level award in Americ... |
| | 06-08-2007 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider with Great-West Healthcare| MINNEAPOLIS, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail health care in the United States, announced today that it
has become a participating provider with Great-West Healthcare, a national
employee benefits provider.
When visiting a MinuteClinic health care center, members enrolled in all
Great-West Healthcare health plans will receive in-network health care
services. Great-West Healthcare provides a health plan network to 2.2 million
members n... |
| | 06-06-2007 | CVS Caremark Wins 3-Year Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP) Contract Renewal for Retail Pharmacy and Clinical Services| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2007--CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced its Caremark Pharmacy Services
division has been awarded a three-year contract renewal to provide
retail pharmacy benefit services and all clinical services for the
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Government-wide Service Benefit Plan, also
known as the Federal Employee Program (FEP). FEP covers approximately
4.7 million federal employees, retirees and dependents. The retail and
clinical po... |
| | 05-09-2007 | CVS/Caremark Corporation Announces Authorization of Repurchase Program for up to $5.0 Billion of Common Stock| WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 09, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS/Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its
Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program for up to
$5.0 billion of its outstanding common stock. The authorization
permits the Company to effect the repurchases from time to time
through a combination of open market repurchases, privately negotiated
transactions and/or accelerated share repurchase transactions.
Dave Rickard, Executive Vice President and Chief Fi... |
| | 05-09-2007 | CVS/Caremark Corporation Announces Authorization of Repurchase Program for up to $5.0 Billion of Common Stock| WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 09, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS/Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its
Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program for up to
$5.0 billion of its outstanding common stock. The authorization
permits the Company to effect the repurchases from time to time
through a combination of open market repurchases, privately negotiated
transactions and/or accelerated share repurchase transactions.
Dave Rickard, Executive Vice President and Chief Fi... |
| | 04-26-2007 | An Innovation in Health Care Opens at CVS/pharmacy Stores in Chicagoland| MinuteClinic Provides Quality and Convenience Close to Home and the Workplace
CHICAGO, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail-based health care in the United States, today opened five
new health care centers at CVS/pharmacy stores throughout the Chicago area.
MinuteClinic health care centers are staffed by masters-prepared, board-
certified nurse practitioners who specialize in family health care and are
trained to diagnose, treat and writ... |
| | 04-25-2007 | CVS/Caremark Corporation Self Tender Offer to Purchase up to 150 Million Shares Expired Last Night| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2007--CVS/Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced the expiration and final
results of its tender offer to purchase up to 150 million shares of
its outstanding common stock at a price of $35.00 per share. The offer
to purchase shares commenced on March 28, 2007 and expired at 12:00
midnight yesterday. As of yesterday's stock market close,
CVS/Caremark's shares were trading at $36.71 per share, up
approximately 7% since the tender of... |
| | 04-23-2007 | CVS/Caremark Issues Statement in Support of CVS/Caremark Directors| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2007--CVS/Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) strenuously disagrees with the position taken
by a group purporting to represent certain union pension funds urging
CVS/Caremark shareholders to withhold their vote from two directors
recommended for election at CVS/Caremark's shareholder meeting.
"We are looking forward to working with Roger Headrick and Lance
Piccolo as members of the CVS/Caremark Board," said Tom Ryan,
President and Chief Ex... |
| | 04-23-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Workshops Teach Consumers Nationwide How to Make the Most of the Digital Photos 'Trapped' in Their Cameras| 'Digital Sundays' to be Held at CVS/pharmacy Photo Counters Nationwide
Starting April 29, 2007
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the retail leader
in digital imaging services and products, today announced the national launch
of its first-ever "Digital Sundays" program -- free digital photography
workshops for consumers in every store location with one-hour photo. To find
a location near them, consumers can go to http://www.cvs.com/... |
| | 04-17-2007 | CVS/Caremark Corporation Ranks Among Best in J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Retail Pharmacy Satisfaction Study(SM)|
Caremark Rx and PharmaCare Lead Mail Order Segment
CVS/pharmacy Ranks Highly among National Chain Pharmacies
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced that its mail order and retail pharmacy
businesses rank highly in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Retail Pharmacy
Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. The study was conducted in the Fall of
2006, prior to the closing of the CVS/Caremark merger. ... |
| | 04-16-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Unveils 'Extra Bucks Now'| America's largest rewards program, ExtraCare, extends program to offer additional benefits including instant rewards to customersWOONSOCKET, R.I., April 16, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, today unveiled added benefits to customers through the
ExtraCare program, including the introduction of "Extra Bucks Now." Extra
Bucks Now delivers immediate payout of Extra Bucks tied to special offers on
customers' receipts. CVS/pharmacy's Ex... |
| | 04-12-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Announces Pill Bottle Label Improvements| Redesign enhances clarity with blue highlighting,
larger typeface and a cleaner layout
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's
largest retail pharmacy announced today that it has completed the national
rollout of its new blue EasyRead(TM) prescription labels which feature larger
typeface, a change from yellow to blue highlighting for easier reading, and a
cleaner layout. The labels also include a physical description of ... |
| | 04-05-2007 | CVS/Caremark Corporation March Revenue Increased 23.3% to a Record $4.8 Billion Excluding Caremark| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2007--CVS/Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that total revenue for the
five-week period ended March 31, 2007 increased 23.3 % to $4.8
billion, compared to $3.9 billion in the prior year period. Total
pharmacy revenue represented 69.8% of total company revenue in March.
The Company noted the results included in this press release do not
include any revenues generated by Caremark during the month of March.
On March 22, 2007, CVS... |
| | 03-21-2007 | CVS/pharmacy to Introduce One Million Inner-City and Rural Youths to Careers in Pharmacy| Company launches national "Pathways to Pharmacy" internship program for 2007 and pledges $4 million in intern wages by 2010 in partnership with America's Promise
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy,
America's largest retail pharmacy, today announced the company's commitment to
introduce one million inner-city and rural youth to careers in pharmacy as
part of its partnership with America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth. With
this commitment, CV... |
| | 03-20-2007 | CVS Corporation and Caremark Rx Provide Update on Closing of Merger| WOONSOCKET, R.I. & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20,
2007--CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) and Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE:CMX)
today issued the following update regarding the closing date for the
CVS/Caremark merger:
"We have been advised by the independent inspector of election
that the preliminary results of the Caremark shareholder vote
certification are likely to be available Wednesday, March 21st, or
Thursday, March 22nd. Therefore, the closing of the CVS/Caremark
merger ... |
| | 03-16-2007 | CVS Comments on Caremark Shareholder Approval of CVS/Caremark Merger| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2007--In response to
the results of today's Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX) shareholder vote
approving the CVS/Caremark merger, CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) issued
the following statement:
"Today's vote reinforces the compelling logic underpinning the
merger of the nation's largest pharmacy chain with the leading
pharmacy services company and speaks to the tremendous opportunity we
have before us," said Tom Ryan, Chairman, President and Ch... |
| | 03-15-2007 | CVS Reiterates Risks Inherent in Express Scripts ``Offer''| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today issued the following statement:
CVS' best and final offer is by far the best option available to
Caremark (NYSE:CMX) shareholders. In stark contrast, Express Scripts'
(NASDAQ:ESRX) illusory offer is so conditional that should the
CVS/Caremark deal be voted down, the Express Scripts transaction would
likely still never close and Caremark shareholders would be left alone
at the altar, the owners of ... |
| | 03-15-2007 | CVS Shareholders Vote to Approve Transformative Merger of Equals with Caremark| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) said its shareholders have voted to approve the company's
merger with Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX) at the special shareholder
meeting held earlier today. Caremark shareholders are scheduled to
vote on the transaction on March 16.
"We are extremely pleased our shareholders strongly supported our
proposed merger with Caremark today," said Tom Ryan, CVS Chairman,
President and CEO. "This landmark combinat... |
| | 03-14-2007 | CVS Urges Caremark Shareholders to Vote for Immediate Value and Long-Term Growth and against Uncertainty and Risk| Pleased With ISS Recommendation; Comments on Express Scripts'
Proxy Statement
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2007--In advance of
the CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX)
shareholder meetings scheduled for tomorrow and Friday, respectively,
CVS today reiterated the benefits of its merger with Caremark. CVS
urged Caremark shareholders to vote for the certainty, value and
long-term opportunities presented by the CVS/C... |
| | 03-13-2007 | CVS Corporation Underscores Benefits of CVS/Caremark Merger and Strength of Core Business at Bank of America Consumer Conference| Provides Merger-Related Earnings Accretion and Free Cash Flow
Guidance For 2008 and 2009
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2007--At Bank of
America's 2007 Consumer Conference today in New York City, CVS
Corporation (NYSE:CVS) addressed its solid recent performance and key
drivers for future growth, as well as the strategic rationale and many
anticipated benefits of its pending merger with Caremark Rx, Inc.
"Over the past three years, our sales ... |
| | 03-13-2007 | CVS Comments on ISS Recommendation in Support of CVS/Caremark Merger and Express Scripts' Announcement| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) said it is pleased Institutional Shareholders Services
Inc. (ISS) has recommended that Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX)
shareholders support the proposed merger with CVS.
In addition, in response to Express Scripts' (NASDAQ: ESRX)
announcement that its current offer to acquire Caremark is its "best
and only" offer, CVS urged Caremark shareholders to consider that the
highly conditional nature of Express Sc... |
| | 03-09-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Receives Top Honor for Mature Worker Initiatives| 2007 ASA Business and Aging Award recognizes excellence in the field of agingWOONSOCKET, R.I., March 9, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, today announced it has received the 2007 ASA Business and
Aging Award, presented at the Joint Conference of the American Society on
Aging (ASA) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) in Chicago. The ASA
Business and Aging Awards distinguish large and small businesses that develop
winning progr... |
| | 03-08-2007 | CVS Announces 'Best and Final' Enhancements to Caremark Merger Proposal| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today the following enhancements to its proposal
to merge with Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX):
CVS and Caremark have agreed to increase the special cash dividend payable
to Caremark shareholders promptly following closing of the merger to $7.50
per share.
Consistent with (and in lieu of) the previously announced accelerated share
repurchase program, promptly following closing ... |
| | 03-07-2007 | CVS Pleased with Chancery Court Ruling Allowing Vote on Caremark Merger to Proceed| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2007--In response to
the decision by the Delaware Chancery Court to deny the motions of
Express Scripts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESRX) and the class plaintiffs to
postpone the Caremark (NYSE: CMX) shareholder meeting, CVS (NYSE: CVS)
issued the following statement:
We are extremely pleased that today's decision by Chancellor
Chandler will allow Caremark's shareholders' voices to be heard.
In his decision, Chancellor Chandler described the clas... |
| | 03-07-2007 | CVS Says Express Scripts' Second Request Confirms the Serious Antitrust Concerns Overhanging Its Highly Conditional Offer| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) issued the following statement today in response to the
announcement by Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX) that it expects to
receive a second request for information from the Federal Trade
Commission in connection with the hostile offer to acquire Caremark
Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX):
Today's announcement by Express Scripts validates the risky and
highly conditional nature of its takeover offer, and serves as a st... |
| | 03-06-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Announces Executive Promotions| New appointments will support the continued national growth of CVS
in all of its markets
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2007--CVS/pharmacy
today announced two executive promotions designed to support the
national growth of CVS' retail front store and pharmacy operations.
Helena Foulkes has been promoted to Senior Vice President of
Marketing and Operations Services. Previously the SVP of Marketing and
Advertising, Foulkes will continue to oversee those ar... |
| | 03-01-2007 | CVS Corporation to Present at Bank of America's 2007 Consumer Conference on March 13th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan, Chairman, President, and
Chief Executive Officer, will make a presentation to investors at Bank
of America's 2007 Consumer Conference on March 13, 2007. Mr. Ryan is
scheduled to speak at approximately 10:40 a.m. ET.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To a... |
| | 02-27-2007 | CVS/pharmacy and the National Council on Aging Announce 'Prescription for Better Health' Campaign| Campaign is part of broader alliance to help seniors take better care of their
health through education, prevention and access to benefits
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 27 -- CVS/pharmacy and the National Council on Aging
(NCOA) announced today a joint effort to improve the health and well-being of
older Americans. The "Prescription for Better Health" campaign will provide
health education, information on prevention, and access to benefits in nearly
6,200 CVS/pharmacy stores n... |
| | 02-26-2007 | CVS Pleased with Delaware Chancery Court's Decision to Deny Plaintiff's Request to Enjoin the CVS/Caremark Merger| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) issued the following statement in response to the decision
rendered on Friday afternoon by the Delaware Court of Chancery denying
plaintiff's motion to enjoin the merger of CVS and Caremark Rx, Inc.
(NYSE: CMX).
"We are pleased with the Court's ruling," said Tom Ryan, Chairman,
President and CEO of CVS Corporation. "Having already received
antitrust clearance, we are poised to close our merger mid- March... |
| | 02-13-2007 | CVS to Postpone Shareholder Meeting to Vote on Caremark Merger| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced that in light of the Delaware Chancery Court's
decision earlier today to enjoin the February 20, 2007 shareholder
meeting of Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE:CMX) to allow more time for
dissemination of information, it is postponing its February 23, 2007
shareholder meeting and will inform shareholders as promptly as
possible regarding the new date for the meeting.
"We look forward to completing our mer... |
| | 02-12-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Offers Great Valentine's Day Gift Options for Last Minute Shoppers| CVS/pharmacy Survey Shows that 52% of Shoppers Wait Until a Few Days Before
Valentine's Day to Buy Gift for Loved One
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuck without a gift for that
special someone with Valentine's Day right around the corner? You are not
alone! A CVS/pharmacy customer survey(1) showed that 52% of shoppers wait
until a few days before Valentine's Day to buy a gift for their loved one.
Skip long lines and crowded malls and head to one ... |
| | 02-08-2007 | CVS Says Express Scripts Offer for Caremark is a Losing Proposition for Shareholders, Consumers and Employers| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) ran an advertisement in the Wall Street Journal today
citing the substantial negative consequences to shareholders,
consumers and employers that would stem from Express Scripts (Nasdaq:
ESRX) acquiring Caremark (NYSE: CMX).
The text of the advertisement follows:
Express Scripts Offer for Caremark: Everyone Loses!
The CVS/Caremark merger is in the best interests of shareholders,
consumers an... |
| | 02-05-2007 | CVS Corporation Approves By-law Change for Majority Voting of Directors| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2007--CVS Corporation
announced today that its Board of Directors has amended the company's
by-laws to adopt a majority vote standard for the election of
directors. The new standard became effective on February 2nd and will
apply to all future elections of directors by stockholders. This new
standard, which requires each director to receive a majority of the
votes cast with respect to that director's election, further
underscores CVS' focus o... |
| | 02-05-2007 | CVS Warns Caremark Shareholders of Extensive and Onerous Conditions Contained in Express Scripts ''Offer''| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) today sent a letter to shareholders of Caremark Rx, Inc.
(NYSE:CMX) providing extensive details regarding the numerous, onerous
and off-market conditions contained in the Express Scripts hostile
offer to acquire Caremark. Some of the conditions mentioned in the
letter were structural in nature, others constituted "outs" Express
Scripts had provided for itself and others related to Express Scripts'
supposedly "... |
| | 01-31-2007 | CVS Corporation Announces Express Scripts' Withdrawal Confirms the Serious Antitrust Concerns Surrounding Its Offer| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) issued the following statement today in response to
Express Scripts' decision to withdraw its application seeking
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act approval from the Federal Trade Commission:
The decision by Express Scripts to withdraw is the clearest
indication yet of the substantial antitrust risks inherent in its
hostile takeover proposal. History has shown that "3 into 2" mergers
are often unsuccessful and almos... |
| | 01-29-2007 | Caremark Shareholders Urged to Consider Significant Risk Posed by Hostile Express Scripts Offer| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) ran an advertisement in the Wall Street Journal today,
urging Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX) shareholders to consider the
significant risk to their investment posed by Express Scripts' hostile
takeover proposal. Specifically, CVS noted that the Express Scripts'
proposal requires Caremark shareholders to walk away from the CVS
transaction and risk being left with a damaged company that has
suffered significant... |
| | 01-24-2007 | CVS Offer Provides Caremark Shareholders Superior Value| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2007--In response to a
letter to Caremark shareholders issued by Express Scripts earlier
today, CVS (NYSE: CVS) issued the following statement:
By any measure, a CVS/Caremark combination would provide superior
value to Caremark shareholders as compared to Express Scripts' highly
conditional offer. Our transaction, which has cleared all significant
regulatory hurdles and is on track to close in February, will create
the nation's leading p... |
| | 01-22-2007 | CVS Announces Key Executive Promotions| New appointments support continued growth for CVS in rapidly changing
healthcare environment
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced the promotions of two key executives. Larry Merlo has
been promoted to the newly created position of President of CVS/pharmacy -
Retail. Chris Bodine has been promoted to the new position of President of
CVS Health Services. These new assignments have been made in ... |
| | 01-18-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Convenes National Disability Experts to Form All Kids Can(TM) Advisory Council| Company Asks Experts to Weigh in on its $25 million Signature Program
Supporting Children With Disabilities
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the
nation's largest retail pharmacy, and the CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust today
announced the formation of the CVS All Kids Can(TM) Advisory Council, a body
of national educators and disability experts to help guide CVS's signature
program, CVS All Kids Can. The program is a five-year, $2... |
| | 01-16-2007 | Caremark Shareholders to Receive Special Dividend Following Merger With CVS|
-- CVS/Caremark to Retire 150 Million Shares to Optimize Capital
Structure
-- Companies Now Expect Double-Digit Cents-Per-Share Accretion in
2008 And Higher Return on Equity
-- Merger Also Expected to Generate Incremental Revenues of $800
Million to $1 Billion in 2008 and Significantly More
Thereafter
WOONSOCKET, R.I. & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16,
2007--CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX)... |
| | 01-11-2007 | CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust Awards $230,300 to Non-Profits Nationwide Through Employee Challenge Grants| Program supports CVS employees' volunteer time, effort and involvement with community causesWOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 11, 2007 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- The CVS/pharmacy
Charitable Trust, the private foundation managed by CVS Corporation, announced
today that it has awarded $230,300 in grant funds to more than 200 non-profit
organizations across the U.S. through its employee Volunteer Challenge Grants
Program, which donates funds to community organizations for which CVS
... |
| | 01-10-2007 | CVS Responds to Lawsuit Brought by Express Scripts| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2007--In response to a
lawsuit filed today by Express Scripts, CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
issued the following statement:
"This is just another desperate attempt by Express Scripts to
derail a merger that not only has the complete support of both the CVS
and Caremark boards, but also has received strong support from
customers and employees of both companies. We believe this lawsuit is
completely without merit and we intend to defend our... |
| | 01-10-2007 | CVS Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 26%| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an
increase in its quarterly dividend of approximately 26%, to 4.875
cents per share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable
February 2, 2007 to holders of record on January 22, 2007. This
increase translates into an annual rate of 19.5 cents per share, up 4
cents from the previous rate of 15.5 cents.
"We have elected to increase our dividen... |
| | 01-08-2007 | CVS Responds to Express Scripts' Nomination of Directors to the Caremark Board| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2007--In response to
Express Scripts' (NYSE: ESRX) announcement that it is nominating four
directors to the Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX) Board of Directors, CVS
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) issued the following statement:
"Express Scripts' nomination of four directors to Caremark's board
is nothing more than a publicity stunt. We continue to look forward to
the planned first quarter close of our merger with Caremark. With the
antitrust waitin... |
| | 01-08-2007 | CVS Pleased with Caremark's Rejection of Express Scripts' Highly Conditional, Unsolicited Offer| CVS/Caremark Merger Expected to Close in the First Quarter of 2007
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2007--In response to
the decision announced by the Board of Directors of Caremark Rx, Inc.
(NYSE: CMX) relating to Express Scripts' (NYSE: ESRX) unsolicited
offer, CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) issued the following statement:
"We are pleased with the decision of the Caremark board to
reaffirm its commitment to the merger of CVS and Caremark and we look
forward to closing... |
| | 01-04-2007 | CVS Merger with Caremark Offers Significantly Greater Long-Term Value Creation for Caremark Shareholders Than Express Scripts Unsolicited Takeover Bid| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2007--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today reiterated its firm commitment to completing its
proposed merger with Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX), which will create
the nation's largest and best positioned integrated pharmacy services
provider. The company stressed that with the expiration of its
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period and its joint proxy statement already
on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, it intends
to proceed as ... |
| | 12-20-2006 | CVS Corporation Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Merger Between CVS And Caremark Rx, Inc.| CVS/Caremark Deal Passes Significant Regulatory Hurdle
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2006--In connection
with the previously announced merger of CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
and Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX), CVS today announced that the
initial waiting period required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act
expired without a request for additional information from the U.S.
Federal Trade Commission. This represents removal of a primary
regulatory hurdle and a significant step... |
| | 12-18-2006 | CVS Corporation Statement Released Today| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 18 -- Earlier this morning, Express Scripts, Inc. announced
a proposal to acquire Caremark Rx, Inc. in a highly leveraged transaction.
We have not yet had an opportunity to review this offer carefully.
However, we note that we have a definitive agreement with Caremark that
will result in the creation of the nation's leading pharmaceutical services
provider in a merger of equals transaction. We believe the prospects for
completing that transaction are exc... |
| | 12-11-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Takes the Stress out of Holiday Shopping| Great Last-Minute Gifts are as Convenient as Your CVS/pharmacy Store
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, some of the
most creative and surprising gifts are as close as your local CVS/pharmacy
store. A convenient alternative to the crowded mall, CVS/pharmacy -- the
nation's largest retail pharmacy -- features a seasonal holiday shop with a
great selection of gifts for everyone on your list. Shoppers will find a wide
array of toys, designer fragrances,... |
| | 12-07-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust Awards $5 Million to Non-Profit Organizations Nationwide| Recipients across 22 states given grants for programs serving children with
disabilities
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS/pharmacy Charitable
Trust, the private foundation managed by CVS Corporation, announced today that
it has awarded more than $5 million in grant funds to non-profit organizations
across the U.S. for programs serving children with disabilities this year.
Organizations were chosen through the CVS/pharmacy Charitable... |
| | 12-06-2006 | CVS CEO to Exercise Options and Retain Shares| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan, Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer has initiated a 10b5-1 plan for
pre-planned sales of stock. Mr. Ryan's plan calls for the exercise of
782,640 soon-to-expire options to buy CVS shares.
After paying taxes and acquisition costs out of cash proceeds of
the exercise, Mr. Ryan will retain all of the remaining shares and
will receive no cash. As listed ... |
| | 11-30-2006 | CVS Reports Record November Revenues of $3.6 Billion, up 23.3%| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that total revenues for the four-week
period ended November 25, 2006 increased 23.3% to $3.6 billion,
compared to $2.9 billion in the prior year period, including the
impact of the June 2, 2006, acquisition of 701 standalone Sav-On and
Osco drugstores. Total pharmacy revenues represented 69.6% of total
company revenues in November.
Same store sales (sales from stores open more than one ye... |
| | 11-21-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Helps Seniors Find the Right Medicare Part D Plan| Online CVS/pharmacy Medicare Plan Comparison Tool Helps Determine the Best Medicare Prescription Drug Plan OptionsWOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov 21, 2006 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Committed to helping seniors
find the right Medicare prescription drug plan at the most affordable cost,
CVS/pharmacy has launched an online Medicare Plan Comparison Tool. Designed
to help millions of eligible seniors find the Medicare Part D plan that best
suits their needs, the user-friendly CVS/pharmacy Me... |
| | 11-10-2006 | CVS Corporation to Present at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer And Retail Conference on November 15th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that Dave Rickard, Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer,
will make a presentation to investors at the Morgan Stanley Global
Consumer And Retail Conference on November 15, 2006. Mr. Rickard will
speak at 10:55 a.m. ET.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
websit... |
| | 11-09-2006 | CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) Released the Following Statement Today| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to a voluntary manufacturer
recall, CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) will stop selling CVS Brand Acetaminophen
500mg Caplets chainwide in the following sizes until further notice:
* 24 count
* 50 count
* 100 count
* 250 count
* 500 count
We are not aware of any health problems that have occurred due to use of
this product.
A block is being placed in our point-of-sale system to prevent sales of
these items and all p... |
| | 11-01-2006 | CVS And Caremark to Form Premier Pharmacy Services Company in Merger of Equals| Combination Will Enable Employers and Health Plans to Better
Manage Costs While Improving Health Outcomes; Consumers Will Benefit
from Enhanced Services, Unparalleled Access and Greater Choice; Merger
Expected to Create Powerful Cash Flow Generator with Significant
Near-Term Synergy Opportunities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. & WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1,
2006--Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX) and CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
today announced that they have en... |
| | 11-01-2006 | CVS and Caremark Confirm Discussions| NASHVILLE, Tenn. and WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Caremark Rx, Inc. (NYSE: CMX) and CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) confirmed today
they are engaged in discussions relating to a possible merger of equals
transaction. There can be no assurances that any agreement will be reached or
that a transaction will be consummated. There will be no further comment
until the discussions are concluded.
SOURCE Caremark Rx, Inc.; CVS Corporation
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| | 10-26-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Honored with 2006 New Freedom Initiative Award by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao| Company recognized for its achievements in employing people with disabilities
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the country's
largest retail pharmacy, today received the 2006 New Freedom Initiative Award
from U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao during a Department of Labor
ceremony in Washington, D.C.
The award recognizes CVS/pharmacy for demonstrating exemplary and
innovative efforts to recruit, hire, and promote people with disabilities,
incorporating th... |
| | 10-25-2006 | CORRECTING and REPLACING PharmaCare Announces Agreement with SureScripts(R)| Business Editors/Healthcare Editors
CORRECTION...by PharmaCare
LINCOLN, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2006--In BW5118 issued
Oct. 25, 2006: Third graph, first sentence should read: ...explained
Greg Weishar, PharmaCare's President and CEO. (sted: explained Greg
Weishar, PharmaCare's CEO,)
The corrected release reads:
PHARMACARE ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH SURESCRIPTS(R)
Physicians Can Access Information on Patient Formulary,
Eligibility and Medication Hist... |
| | 10-25-2006 | PharmaCare Announces Agreement with SureScripts(R)| Business Editors/Healthcare Editors
LINCOLN, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2006--PharmaCare today
announced an agreement with SureScripts(R), the nation's largest
network provider of electronic prescribing services. It will allow
physicians using SureScripts-certified technology to access
information regarding a patient's drug formulary and eligibility- in
real time, during the patient's office visit. Putting formulary and
eligibility information at a physician's fingertips elim... |
| | 10-20-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Renews Its Commitment to Seniors| CVS is committed to help make prescriptions more affordable to seniors
through Medicare Part D
Chairman, President and CEO of CVS participates in President Bush's Medicare
Part D roundtable
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tom Ryan, Chairman,
President and CEO of CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and CVS pharmacist Karen
Smith today participated in a roundtable discussion moderated by President
George W. Bush on t... |
| | 10-20-2006 | CVS Corporation to Hold Third Quarter 2006 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Thursday, November 2,
2006, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) with analysts and investors to discuss its
third quarter 2006 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
http://investor.CVS.com. This webcast will be archived a... |
| | 10-10-2006 | CVS Reports Record September Revenues of $4.4 Billion, up 24.3%| Business Editors/Retail Writers
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that total revenues for the five-week
period ended September 30, 2006 increased 24.3% to $4.4 billion,
compared to $3.5 billion in the prior year period, including the
impact of the June 2, 2006, acquisition of 701 standalone Sav-On and
Osco drugstores. Total pharmacy revenues represented 70.7% of total
company revenues in September.
Same store sales (... |
| | 10-09-2006 | CVS Corporation to Hold Conference Call to Discuss September Sales Results and Current Industry Issues| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Tuesday, October 10,
2006, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to recap
September sales results and discuss current industry issues.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
http://investor.CVS.com. This webcast wi... |
| | 10-06-2006 | CVS Corporation Statement Regarding AWP| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct 06, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- In response to an
article appearing in today's Wall Street Journal regarding the recent
settlement of a class action lawsuit involving First DataBank, Inc., Tom Ryan,
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS), made the following statement:
"There are multiple companies that provide average wholesale price (AWP)
information to payers, the largest of which is First DataBank... |
| | 10-03-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Celebrating American Pharmacists Month in October | Woonsocket, Rhode Island: CVS/pharmacy is celebrating American Pharmacists Month
during October by recognizing its pharmacists' commitment to serving their patients
and their communities.
"Every day, our pharmacists demonstrate their commitment to delivering
world-class pharmacy service in their communities. Their hard work and dedication
is instrumental in making CVS/pharmacy the easiest pharmacy for our customers
to use," said Tom Ryan, RPh., Chairman, President and CEO of CV... |
| | 09-21-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Statement Regarding Generic Drug Pricing| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to
numerous inquiries regarding a competitor's announcement of its pricing policy
on approximately 300 selected generic drugs in the Tampa, Florida market, Matt
Leonard, RPh, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy at CVS/pharmacy, made the
following comments:
"These 300 drugs are all older generics that already have lower
reimbursement rates from health plans. They represent less than 10% of the
more than 3,000 unique ge... |
| | 09-20-2006 | Richard J. Swift Named to CVS Board of Directors| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today named Richard J. Swift, former Chairman of the
Board, President and Chief Executive Office of Foster Wheeler Ltd., to
its Board of Directors. He will serve as a member of the board's Audit
Committee.
"We are exceptionally pleased to have Dick join the CVS board. His
extensive business and financial expertise combined with his
experience as Chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory
C... |
| | 09-20-2006 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly dividend of 3.875 cents per share on the Common Stock of
the Corporation, payable November 1, 2006 to holders of record on
October 21, 2006.
CVS is America's largest retail pharmacy, operating approximately
6,200 retail and specialty pharmacy stores in 43 states and the
District of Columbia. With more than 40 years of dynamic growth ... |
| | 09-20-2006 | MinuteClinic Receives JCAHO Accreditation| Retail-based Health Care Provider Achieves First-of-Its Kind National
Accreditation
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MinuteClinic, the industry
leader and largest U.S. provider of retail-based health care, announced today
that it has become the first to achieve accreditation for their retail sites
from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO).
JCAHO is the national evaluation and certifying agency ... |
| | 09-20-2006 | CVS Corporation Completes Acquisition of MinuteClinic, Largest Provider of Retail-based Health Clinics in the U.S.| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of
Minneapolis-based MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of
retail-based health clinics in the U.S. MinuteClinic will operate as a
wholly-owned subsidiary of CVS Corporation. There are currently 91
MinuteClinics in 12 states, 73 of which are within CVS/pharmacy locations.
The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
MinuteC... |
| | 09-18-2006 | CVS/pharmacy to Offer Flu Vaccinations in 4,500 Stores| Annual vaccination program will begin September 20
Flu clinic program will include Osco and Sav-on stores acquired by CVS
Walk-in flu shots will also be available at all CVS MinuteClinic locations
Woonsocket, Rhode Island: CVS/pharmacy announced today that it will offer flu
vaccinations in approximately 4,500 stores across the country. The clinics will
begin on Wednesday, September 20 and continue through mid-November. For dates,
times and specific locations, customers may call... |
| | 08-21-2006 | CVS/pharmacy to Present $2.1 Million to ALS Therapy Alliance For New ALS Research Advances| Check presentation to take place prior to Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
game at Fenway Park on Monday, August 21
Woonsocket, RI (August 21, 2006) - CVS/pharmacy will present a $2.1 million
check today to the ALS Therapy Alliance to support a series of ALS (amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis) research initiatives at medical centers in Boston and all
over the world. CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide raised $2.1 million through a
customer donation campaign held in stores from June ... |
| | 08-18-2006 | Gov. Bush and Mayor Diaz Break Ground for CVS All Kids Can Boundless(TM) Playground| First Miami City Park to Receive Playground Universally Accessible
to Children of All Abilities
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS/pharmacy Charitable
Trust and CVS/pharmacy, in partnership with Governor Jeb Bush and Mayor Manny
Diaz, today held a groundbreaking ceremony for one of eight CVS All Kids Can
Boundless(TM) playgrounds to be built across Florida.
The groundbreaking, held at Jorge Mas Canosa (Riverside) Park, marked the
first... |
| | 08-17-2006 | PharmaCare's Aggressive Outreach Successfully Shifts 95% of its Zocor(R) Market Share to Generic Simvastatin in One Month, Generating Significant Savings for Clients| LINCOLN, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 2006--PharmaCare, one of
the nation's leading pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs), announced
today that it has successfully shifted nearly 95% of its members
utilizing Zocor, the worlds' second largest-selling cholesterol drug,
to the new generic alternative, simvastatin.
PharmaCare credits this significant shift in utilization to
several factors, including:
The aggressive roll out of the company's patient-centric programs PatientAl... |
| | 08-10-2006 | CVS Corporation Announces Pricing of $1.5 Billion of Unsecured 5-Year and 10-Year Senior Notes| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today the pricing of $800 million aggregate
principal amount of 5.750% unsecured senior notes due 2011 at an
original issue price of 99.820% and $700 million aggregate principal
amount of 6.125% unsecured senior notes due 2016 at an original issue
price of 99.616%. The notes will be general unsecured senior
obligations of CVS Corporation and will rank equally in right of
payment with all other unse... |
| | 08-07-2006 | CVS/pharmacy and Midwest Health Plan Reach Agreement to Keep CVS in Network| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2006--CVS/pharmacy,
America's largest retail pharmacy, announced today that it has reached
an agreement with Midwest Health Plan that will enable CVS to continue
filling prescriptions for Midwest Health Plan members.
Midwest Health Plan provides services in Macomb, Oakland,
Washtenaw and Wayne counties, Michigan, for more than 50,000 members.
CVS/pharmacy had been in discussions with Midwest Health Plan's
pharmacy benefit management c... |
| | 07-21-2006 | CORRECTED: CVS Corporation to Hold Second Quarter 2006 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Thursday, August 3,
2006, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to discuss its
second quarter 2006 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
http://investor.CVS.com. This webcast will be archived a... |
| | 07-21-2006 | CVS Corporation to Hold Second Quarter 2006 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Thursday, August 3,
2006, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to discuss its
second quarter 2006 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
http://investor.CVS.com. This webcast will be archived a... |
| | 07-21-2006 | CVS/pharmacy and New England Patriots Linebacker Rosevelt 'Rosey' Colvin Team Up to Benefit Easter Seals in New England|
Rosey Colvin Visits Select CVS/pharmacy Stores Around New England
WHAT: New England Patriots Linebacker Rosevelt "Rosey" Colvin and
CVS/pharmacy have teamed up to create the "Rosey Sack Pack," a
back-to-school backpack that will be sold in CVS/pharmacy stores
throughout New England. To kick off the campaign, Rosey Colvin
will make appearances in select CVS/pharmacy stores in New England
to sign the packs and meet with... |
| | 07-18-2006 | CVS Announces It Will No Longer Participate in Midwest Health Plan; Company Takes a Stand against Plan's Unreasonably Low Reimbursement Rates| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2006--CVS/pharmacy
(NYSE: CVS), America's largest retail pharmacy, announced today that
it will no longer participate in the Midwest Health Plan pharmacy
network, effective August 16, 2006. As of that date, CVS will stop
filling prescriptions for members of Midwest Health Plan due to the
Plan's inadequate pharmacy reimbursement rates.
Midwest Health Plan is located in Dearborn, Michigan and provides
services in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw... |
| | 07-17-2006 | Paula A. Price Joins CVS as Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that Paula A. Price has joined the Company
as Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
Price will be responsible for financial reporting, accounting systems,
internal controls and loss prevention, and will help ensure the
effective coordination of strategic plans and budgets. Under the
direction of the Chief Financial Officer, she will also be responsible
for managing g... |
| | 07-14-2006 | AUDIO from Medialink: It's Payback Time for CVS/pharmacy Customers| --(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2001, CVS/pharmacy was looking for an
innovative way to reward loyal customers. So they created their
ExtraCare program, which makes it possible for ExtraCare cardholders
to redeem "extrabucks" and get personalized coupons. Bari Harlam with
CVS/pharmacies says those customers will soon be able to cash in
again.
Listen to this report at:
http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=32195
Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics an... |
| | 07-14-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust Lends Support to Students with Autism| The CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust Announces Five-Year CVS All Kids Can
Scholars Program at Autism Society of America's National Conference
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS/pharmacy Charitable
Trust announced on Thursday its five-year sponsorship of the CVS All Kids Can
Scholars Program. First made public at yesterday's opening session of the
Autism Society of America National Conference, each year the program will
award $1000 scholarships to five students with... |
| | 07-13-2006 | CVS Corporation to Acquire MinuteClinic, Largest Provider of Retail-Based Health Clinics in the US| WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to
acquire Minneapolis-based MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of
retail-based health clinics in the U.S. MinuteClinic will operate as a
wholly-owned subsidiary of CVS Corporation. There are currently 83
MinuteClinics in 10 states, 66 of which are within CVS/pharmacy locations.
Completion of the transaction is expected this summe... |
| | 07-06-2006 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly dividend of 3.875 cents per share on the Common Stock of
the Corporation, payable August 1, 2006 to holders of record on July
21, 2006.
CVS is America's largest retail pharmacy, operating more than
6,100 retail and specialty pharmacy stores in 44 states and the
District of Columbia. With more than 40 years of dynamic growth in the
ret... |
| | 06-22-2006 | Bluegrass Family Health Selects PharmaCare to Administer Prescription Benefits; Four-Year Contract Adds 50,000 Lives to One of the Nation's Largest PBMs| LINCOLN, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2006--PharmaCare, one of
the nation's largest pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs), announced
today that it has been selected by Bluegrass Family Health, a
community based not-for-profit health plan, to administer prescription
drug benefits to more than 50,000 members throughout Kentucky.
Effective July 1, 2006, PharmaCare will provide BFH integrated
pharmacy benefit management, specialty, and mail order services. BFH
will also implement ... |
| | 06-21-2006 | PharmaCare One of Five Nationwide Specialty Pharmacies Selected For VIVITROL(TM) Distribution| LINCOLN, R.I., Jun 21, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- PharmaCare, one of the nation's largest pharmaceutical
benefit managers, announced today that its specialty pharmacy
division, PharmaCare Specialty Pharmacy, has been selected by
Cephalon, Inc., and Alkermes, Inc., as a national distributor of its
drug VIVITROL(TM) (naltrexone for extended-release injectable
suspension), the first, once-monthly injectable medication for alcohol
dependence available in the United States.
Due to its solid rep... |
| | 06-13-2006 | Record Number of Grant Applications Moves CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust to Extend Deadline by Two Weeks| Applications for 2006 will be accepted through June 30
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The CVS/pharmacy
Charitable Trust, the private foundation managed by CVS Corporation, announced
today that it is extending the application deadline for its 2006 grants from
the original deadline of June 15 to June 30. The decision to extend the
deadline was made because of the tremendous response to this year's call for
applications. The CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust... |
| | 06-13-2006 | CVS Names Carol DeNale Vice President and Corporate Treasurer| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has promoted Carol DeNale to the
position of Vice President and Corporate Treasurer. DeNale joined the
Company in 1997 and most recently served as Assistant Treasurer.
"Carol has made significant contributions to CVS/pharmacy in
positions of growing responsibility in Treasury," said David Rickard,
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief
Administrative Officer. ... |
| | 06-02-2006 | CVS Corporation Completes Acquisition of Approximately 700 Standalone Sav-On and Osco Drugstores; Gains Immediate Market Leadership in Fast-Growing Southern California Drugstore Markets, and Boosts Share in Key Midwest Markets|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2006--
CVS is America's #1 Pharmacy, Now Operating Over 6,100 Stores
Across 42 States and the District of Columbia
CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced that it has completed
the acquisition from Albertson's, Inc., of approximately 700
standalone Sav-On and Osco drugstores and a distribution center in La
Habra, California.
Tom Ryan, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of CVS
Corporation, sa... |
| | 05-22-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Prepares For Hurricane Season|
As part of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, CVS/pharmacy Offers Consumer
Tips and Prepares Stores
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy has taken
steps to prepare for the 2006 hurricane season. Stores have been stocked with
hurricane preparedness items and other products to help in an emergency.
CVS/pharmacy is also prepared to deploy mobile pharmacy units to
hurricane-impacted areas if necessary. The NOAA National Hurri... |
| | 05-16-2006 | CVS to Host Webcast of Annual Investor Conference| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will hold its annual investor conference in New York City
on Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT). Analysts or
institutional investors interested in attending the conference should
contact the Company's Investor Relations department.
CVS will also be hosting a simultaneous audio webcast of the
conference on the Company's web site for all interested parties. To
access the webcast or hear an archive o... |
| | 04-21-2006 | CVS Corporation to Hold First Quarter 2006 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Thursday, May 4, 2006,
at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to discuss its first
quarter 2006 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
http://investor.CVS.com. This webcast will be archived and ... |
| | 04-18-2006 | PharmaCare's Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Results in Increased Safety for Seniors| LINCOLN, R.I., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaCare, one of the nation's
largest pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs), announced today that members
enrolled in Prescription Pathway(SM), the company's Medicare Part D
prescription drug plan offered in partnership with Universal American
Financial Corp., experience increased safety through innovative clinical
programs.
PharmaCare began managing Prescription Pathway plans for individuals and
groups on January 1, 2006. To date, approx... |
| | 04-12-2006 | CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) Released the Following Statement Today| WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 12, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CVS/pharmacy will
stop selling ReNu Moisture Loc brand contact lens solution in all 5,400 of its
stores, pending the outcome of an investigation by the U.S. Center for Disease
Control and Prevention into concerns about a rare fungal eye infection tied to
use of soft contact lenses.
The specific ReNu products that will be removed from CVS/pharmacy store
shelves are:
* ReNu Moisture Loc, 4 oz.
* R... |
| | 04-07-2006 | Webcast Alert: CVS Corporation Presentation at Informed Investors Consumer and Retail Stocks On-line Forum to be Webcast on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, 10:00 am ET| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) will present at the following forum:
What: CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) will give a presentation at
Informed Investors Consumer & Retail Stocks On-line Forum.
When: April 12, 2006 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Time
Where: http://www.informedinvestors.com/IIF/IIF_Forum.asp?ForumID=97577
How: Live over the Internet--Simply log on to the web at the
address above.
Contact: Michael McGuire, Director, Invest... |
| | 03-30-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust and CVS/pharmacy Create Innovative Approach to Supporting Children with Disabilities|
CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust and CVS/pharmacy Introduce $25 Million Signature
Program 'CVS All Kids Can(TM)'
Partners include Easter Seals, National Center for Boundless Playgrounds,
Meeting Street and The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at
Brandeis University
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy
Charitable Trust and CVS/pharmacy today announced the creation of CVS All Kids
Can... |
| | 03-30-2006 | As May 15th Deadline Nears for Medicare Part D Enrollment, CVS/pharmacy Offers Seniors Expanded Resources| WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As the May 15th
deadline approaches for Medicare Part D enrollment, CVS/pharmacy is continuing
its efforts to educate and inform seniors about the new prescription drug
benefit plan.
The following resources are available at CVS/pharmacy:
Medicare Tuesdays return to CVS/pharmacy from April 11th to May 9th. Each
Tuesday, every CVS/pharmacy location will have dedicated staff available to
answer patients' Medic... |
| | 03-28-2006 | PharmaCare Named as a Kodak Quality Supplier| LINCOLN, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2006--PharmaCare, one of
the nation's largest prescription benefit managers, announced today
that it has been certified as a "Quality Supplier" by Eastman Kodak
Company. Kodak has been a PharmaCare customer since 2001, utilizing
the company's PBM (Prescription Benefit Management), specialty and
mail order services for thousands of Kodak employees and retirees.
Kodak's invitation-only Supplier Quality Assessment Program
evaluates an organiz... |
| | 03-21-2006 | David W. Dorman Named to CVS Corporation Board of Directors| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has named David W. Dorman, the
former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of AT&T
Corporation ("AT&T Corp."), to its Board of Directors.
"We are very pleased that David has joined the CVS Board. David
led AT&T during a dynamic time in that company's history, and his
knowledge and experience will serve us well as CVS continues to grow
and solidify its position as Ame... |
| | 03-14-2006 | CVS Corporation Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period For Osco/Sav-on Acquisition| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that the waiting period under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (the "HSR Waiting Period") applicable to the
pending sale by Albertson's, Inc. to CVS of approximately 700
stand-alone Osco and Sav-on drugstores and certain related real estate
assets has expired. The HSR Waiting Period expired without a request
for additional information from the federal antitrust authorities.
The HSR waiting peri... |
| | 03-08-2006 | CVS Corporation's PharmaCare PBM Selected by DaimlerChrysler to Provide Integrated Pharmacy Benefits| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Mar 08, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its
PharmaCare subsidiary, one of the nation's largest pharmaceutical
benefit managers (PBMs), has been selected by DaimlerChrysler's
Chrysler Group to administer pharmacy benefits for its more than
144,000 United States employees and retirees as well as approximately
136,000 dependants.
Effective July 1, 2006, PharmaCare will provide Chrysler Group
with fully integrated PBM services, incl... |
| | 03-08-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust Announces Grants Totaling More Than One Million Dollars to 31 Non-Profit Organizations Across the Country | - Private foundation managed by CVS Corporation focuses its resources on programs
that support children with disabilities -
Woonsocket, Rhode Island: The CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust, the private foundation
managed by CVS Corporation, announced today that it has awarded more than one
million dollars in grant funds to 31 non-profit organizations across the United
States.
Organizations that were selected to receive a grant were chosen through the
CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust'... |
| | 03-06-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Provides Financial Gifts to Cover Pharmaceutical Needs of 'Miracle Workers' Patients| New ABC Alternative Series Works with CVS/pharmacy to Provide Post-Surgical
Pharmaceuticals to Patients
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced
today its participation in ABC's new series, "Miracle Workers." The new
series is about real people overcoming insurmountable odds with the help of an
elite team of medical professionals and premieres Monday, March 6 (10:00
-11:00 p.m. ET). CVS/pharmacy will provide a financial gift... |
| | 03-03-2006 | CVS/pharmacy Recognizes National Patient Safety Awareness Week| WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today
that it will take part in National Patient Safety Awareness Week, which takes
place this year from March 5 to March 11. The company will broadcast
prescription safety tips for customers through its in-store radio network
during the week of the campaign.
Experts believe that when patients are active participants in asking
questions and learning about their prescriptions, that effort can play an
important role i... |
| | 03-01-2006 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly dividend of 3.875 cents per share on the Common Stock of
the Corporation, payable May 3, 2006 to holders of record on April 24,
2006.
CVS is America's largest retail pharmacy, operating more than
5,400 retail and specialty pharmacy stores in 37 states and the
District of Columbia. With more than 40 years of dynamic growth in the
reta... |
| | 02-08-2006 | CVS/pharmacy's Indiana Distribution Center Is First Facility in Retail Pharmacy Industry to Receive Verified Accreditation for Wholesale Distributors from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy| Accreditation is designed to preserve the safety and integrity of pharmaceutical supply chainFeb 08, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's
largest retail pharmacy, announced today that its Indianapolis, Indiana
Distribution Center has received Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors
(VAWD) accreditation from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
(NABP). The VAWD program is designed to preserve the safety and integrity of
the pharmaceutic... |
| | 01-25-2006 | CVS Corporation to Hold Fourth Quarter 2005 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 25, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference
call on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) with analysts
and investors to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2005
financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
http://investor.CVS.com. This webcast will be a... |
| | 01-23-2006 | CVS Corporation to Acquire Approximately 700 Stand-Alone Sav-on and Osco Drugstores in $2.9 Billion Transaction| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS)
Provides Immediate Market Leadership and Scale in Fast-Growing Southern
California Drugstore Markets; Boosts Market Share in Other Key Markets
Strengthens CVS' Position as America's #1 Retail Pharmacy, Operating 6,100
Drugstores in 42 States
Expected To Be Accretive to Earnings and Cash Flow in 2007 and Beyond
CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it has entered
into... |
| | 01-12-2006 | CVS Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 7%| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2006--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an
increase in its quarterly dividend of approximately 7%, to 3.875 cents
per share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable February 3,
2006 to holders of record on January 23, 2006. This increase
translates into an annual rate of 15.5 cents per share, up 1 cent from
the previous rate of 14.5 cents.
"We have elected to increase our dividend ... |
| | 12-22-2005 | CVS Corporation Statement| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 22, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced earlier today that
it had been in discussions with Albertson's, Inc. regarding a purchase
of Albertsons' standalone Sav-on and Osco drugstores. Those
discussions have been terminated.
CVS is America's largest retail pharmacy, operating more than
5,400 retail and specialty pharmacy stores in 37 states and the
District of Columbia. With more than 40 years of dynamic growth in the
retail pharmacy industry... |
| | 11-29-2005 | PharmaCare Takes Top Spot in the PBMI Customer Satisfaction Report | Fourth Largest PBM Ranks Number One in Service Excellence for the 5th Straight
Year
LINCOLN, R.I.- November 29, 2005 -- For the fifth consecutive year, PharmaCare
has achieved the top ranking for "overall service and performance"
-- in the 2005 Customer Satisfaction Report conducted by the Pharmacy Benefit
Management Institute (PBMI).*
Despite escalating drug costs and increasing economic pressures, the company
also was first in "ability to deliver on promised savings." Re... |
| | 11-23-2005 | CVS/pharmacy Helping Seniors Understand Medicare Part D| Approximately 100,000 customers per week are participating in CVS/pharmacy's
Medicare outreach
CVS pharmacists, in-store displays and a CVS.com Medicare site are among the
resources available to help seniors make decisions about the new Medicare Part
D prescription drug benefit
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With enrollment for
the new Medicare prescription drug coverage benefit underway, CVS/pharmacy has
successfully launched... |
| | 11-17-2005 | CVS/pharmacy Becomes an AARP 'Featured Employer'| Collaboration Will Help in Recruitment of Mature WorkersWOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov 17, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CVS/pharmacy today
announced it is joining with AARP to help employ Americans age 50 and over who
want to remain in or return to the workforce. As a participant in AARP's
Featured Employers program, CVS/pharmacy will work to attract mature workers
looking for an opportunity to continue their careers. The relationship with
AARP will bolster CVS/pharmacy's... |
| | 10-25-2005 | CVS/pharmacy Delivers Pharmacy Services in Communities Impacted by Hurricane Wilma| 24-hour emergency pharmacy service available at select CVS/pharmacy locations
in Brevard and Indian River Counties
Evacuated or displaced customers can visit any CVS/pharmacy location to get
their prescriptions filled
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced
today that, while local curfews are in effect for communities impacted by
Hurricane Wilma, two of its 24-hour stores will continue to operate their... |
| | 10-21-2005 | CVS Corporation to Hold Third Quarter 2005 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2005--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Thursday, November 3,
2005, at 8:30 a.m. (EST) with analysts and investors to discuss its
third quarter 2005 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
http://investor.CVS.com. This webcast will be archived ... |
| | 10-03-2005 | CVS Corporation Outlines Its Medicare 2006 Strategic Plan| Nation's Largest Retail Pharmacy Chain Launches Comprehensive, Multi-Channel
Program to Serve Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Participants
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Corporation (NYSE:
CVS), the parent company of CVS/pharmacy, announced today its comprehensive
strategy for serving the more than 42 million Medicare beneficiaries eligible
for the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. The plan focuses on educating
and counseling seniors about the ... |
| | 09-30-2005 | CVS/pharmacy Encourages Customers to 'Know Your Medicine, Know Your Pharmacist' | CVS to promote the patient-pharmacist relationship as part of
American Pharmacist Month
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy will celebrate
American Pharmacists Month this October by encouraging its customers to
regularly interact with their pharmacist in order to better understand both
their prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Created by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the largest
professional association of p... |
| | 09-23-2005 | CVS/pharmacy to Hold Flu Clinics In More Than 3,500 Stores| Annual flu vaccination program will begin October 1WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept 23, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS) announced today that it will offer flu vaccinations in more than 3,500
stores across the country. The clinics will begin on Saturday, October 1 and
last through late November. For dates, times and specific locations,
customers should call 1-800-SHOP-CVS and choose option #1, or visit
http://www.CVS.com's Store Finder to locate a CVS/... |
| | 09-16-2005 | CVS/pharmacy Completes Emergency Mobile Pharmacy Operations at Houston Astrodome as All Evacuees are Relocated|
CVS filled more than 20,000 prescriptions for 7,000 evacuees at the Astrodome
while the stadium served as a temporary shelter
CVS continues to build on its comprehensive hurricane relief and pharmacy
service efforts, including donations, emergency pharmacy services and employee
assistance
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS) announced today that it has completed its emergency pharmacy operations
at the Astrodome in Ho... |
| | 09-14-2005 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2005--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly dividend of $0.03625 per share on the Common Stock of
the Corporation, payable November 1, 2005 to holders of record on
October 21, 2005.
CVS is America's largest retail pharmacy, operating more than
5,400 retail and specialty pharmacy stores in 37 states and the
District of Columbia. With more than 40 years of dynamic growth in the
r... |
| | 09-02-2005 | CVS/pharmacy Deploys Additional Pharmacy Resources to Hurricane-Impacted Gulf Coast| CVS Lines Up 30 Mobile Pharmacy Units to be Deployed in the Impacted Area -- First Unit Set Up Today at Houston Astrodome Baton Rouge Stores Converted to Round-the-Clock Service WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept 02, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced
today that it is continuing to deploy emergency pharmacy resources and general
assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. These steps include:
Staging of up to 30 emergency pharmacy units in impacted areas alon... |
| | 09-01-2005 | CVS Corporation to Present at Goldman Sachs Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 9th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2005--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan, Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer, will make a presentation to investors at the
Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on September 9, 2005. Mr.
Ryan will speak at 9:40 a.m. EDT.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, vis... |
| | 08-30-2005 | CVS/pharmacy Launches Comprehensive Relief Effort to Aid Victims of Hurricane Katrina| Evacuated or displaced CVS/pharmacy customers can visit any CVS location to
get their prescriptions filled
CVS/pharmacy and CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust to Contribute Over $500,000 to
American Red Cross in Cash and Product Donations
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS) and the CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust announced today that it will donate
a combined $504,000 in money and supplies to the American R... |
| | 07-28-2005 | CVS Corporation to Hold Second Quarter 2005 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2005--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Wednesday, August 3,
2005, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to discuss its
second quarter 2005 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
http://investor.CVS.com. This webcast will be archived an... |
| | 07-07-2005 | Aetna and CVS Intend to Form Strategic Alliance to Help Medicare Beneficiaries Make Decisions on New Prescription Drug Plans; Alliance Would Provide Information on New Medicare Prescription Drug Plans | HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2005--Aetna (NYSE:AET) and CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) today announced they intend to form a strategic alliance to make
helpful information about the new Medicare prescription drug program readily
available to Medicare beneficiaries in their communities. Aetna and CVS plan
to develop programs to help consumers understand their new prescription drug
coverage options and make better, more informed decisions.
The new Medicare Part D p... |
| | 07-06-2005 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jul 06, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its
Board of Directors has approved its quarterly dividend of $0.03625 per
share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable August 1, 2005
to holders of record on July 21, 2005.
CVS is America's #1 retail pharmacy, operating more than 5,400
retail and specialty pharmacy stores in 36 states and the District of
Columbia. With more than 40 years of dynamic growth in the retail
pharmacy... |
| | 07-06-2005 | CVS to Work on Education and Outreach Efforts to Medicare Beneficiaries| Nation's Largest Retail Drugstore Will Participate in UnitedHealth Group's
Medicare Pharmacy Drug Benefit Network
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Corporation (NYSE:
CVS), parent of America's largest retail drugstore, CVS/pharmacy, announced
today that the company will partner with UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) to
help Medicare beneficiaries understand how the new Medicare prescription drug
program (Part D) can provide significant savings ... |
| | 06-07-2005 | Pittsburgh Business Group on Health's Prescription Drug Program Beats National Average| Overall Trend of 4 Percent; $7.6 Million Additional Savings
PITTSBURGH, June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- By uniting and leveraging the power of
aggregated numbers, the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health (PBGH) on behalf
of its member companies, negotiated better pricing, guarantees and dedicated
service teams for prescription drug benefits. Through its partnership with
PharmaCare, the PBGH Prescription Drug Program has shown impressive results.
"The 2004 overall trend of 4.1 percent wh... |
| | 06-06-2005 | Breakthrough in Home Video: CVS/pharmacy Introduces World's First Digital One-Time-Use Video Camcorder| Partnership With Pure Digital Technologies Makes it Easy for Anyone to Create and Share DVD Home Movies WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 6, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The digital imaging revolution
took another leap forward today with the introduction of the CVS One-Time-Use
Video Camcorder -- the world's first single-use point-and-shoot digital video
camera. CVS/pharmacy, the retail leader in digital photo and image
processing, is exclusively offering the world's first compact, affordable,
on... |
| | 06-02-2005 | CVS Corporation Holds 2005 Analyst/Investor Meeting; Company Raises Earnings Guidance| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2005--At its 2005
Analyst/Investor Meeting today in New York City, CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will address its recent performance and key drivers for
future growth.
"The pharmacy industry is projected to grow from about $236
billion in 2004 to $720 billion by 2015, more than tripling over the
next decade," stated Tom Ryan, Chairman, President, and Chief
Executive Officer of CVS Corporation. "With the largest retail store
base in the countr... |
| | 05-25-2005 | CVS To Host Webcast of Annual Investor Conference| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2005--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will hold its annual investor conference in New York City
on Thursday, June 2, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Analysts or
investors interested in attending the conference should contact the
Company's Investor Relations department.
CVS will also be hosting a simultaneous audio webcast of the
conference on the Company's web site for all interested parties. To
access the webcast or hear an archive of the conf... |
| | 05-24-2005 | CVS Takes Additional Steps to Ensure the Continued Integrity of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain|
Company announces that it will no longer do business with pharmaceutical wholesalers
that trade in the secondary drug market.
WOONSOCKET, R.I - CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, announced
today that it would no longer purchase pharmaceuticals from wholesalers that
trade in the secondary drug market. Recently, this practice has faced increased
scrutiny due to the rising concerns that wholesalers trading in the secondary
market potentially provide an en... |
| | 05-12-2005 | CVS Announces Two-for-One Stock Split| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2005--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a
two-for-one stock split, to be effected in the form of a stock
dividend, distributable on June 6, 2005 to shareholders of record on
May 23, 2005. CVS shareholders will therefore receive a dividend of
one share of CVS stock for every share of stock owned as of May 23,
2005.
"The determination to effect a stock split was based on the strong
growth we hav... |
| | 05-02-2005 | CVS Partners with CMS to Broaden Outreach to Low Income Consumers Eligible for Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit| Company Supports Government's Initiative to Reach Out to Over 8 Million
Eligible Individuals by 2006
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS), America's largest retail pharmacy, today announced it has partnered with
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to help enroll the over 8
million low income individuals eligible for the government subsidized Medicare
prescription drug benefit that takes effect January 1, ... |
| | 04-28-2005 | CVS Teams Up with MinuteClinic(TM) to Offer Convenient Health Care Services at CVS Locations| Three MinuteClinic(TM) Sites Will Debut at CVS in June 2005 -- More to Follow
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has reached an agreement with
MinuteClinic(TM) of Minneapolis, Minn. to open three MinuteClinic(TM)
locations in CVS stores, two in Minneapolis and one in Annapolis, Md., in June
2005. MinuteClinic(TM) health centers are staffed by Certified Family Nurse
Practitioners and Physician Assistants and offer ... |
| | 04-27-2005 | CVS Takes a Stand on Pseudoephedrine Products| Company Moves All Single Ingredient Items Behind the Pharmacy Counter
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS), America's largest retail pharmacy, has made the decision to move all
over the counter single ingredient pseudoephedrine products behind the
pharmacy counter as of July 1, 2005.
Pseudoephedrine is the key precursor ingredient that can be converted
into the illegal drug methamphetamine. After careful review of numerous state
legis... |
| | 04-22-2005 | CVS Corporation to Hold First Quarter 2005 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2005--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Thursday, May 5, 2005,
at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to discuss its first
quarter 2005 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
http://investor.CVS.com. This webcast will be archived and av... |
| | 04-21-2005 | PharmaCare Included in Genzyme's Thyrogen(R) Distribution Network| LINCOLN, R.I., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PharmaCare, a subsidiary
of CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), announced today that its specialty pharmacy
division, PharmaCare Specialty Pharmacy, has been selected by Genzyme to be a
national distributor of its drug Thyrogen(R) (thyrotropin alfa for injection),
a diagnostic tool in the management of patients with well-differentiated
thyroid cancer.
"We're extremely proud to have been chosen by Genzyme for the distribution
of Thyrogen(R),... |
| | 04-08-2005 | Red Sox, CVS Announce New Partnership| "Official Pharmacy of the Red Sox" to present Fenway Park Family Section
while partnering with Red Sox on community endeavors
BOSTON, April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Red Sox and CVS Pharmacy have
announced a comprehensive marketing agreement that highlights their shared
commitment to families and communities. Senior Vice President/Sales and
Marketing Sam Kennedy made the announcement.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050408/NEF016)
"This is... |
| | 03-09-2005 | PharmaCare Partners with International Steel Group and United Steelworkers of America to Restore Prescription Drug Benefits for Retirees| LINCOLN, R.I., March 9, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- PharmaCare, a leading pharmacy
benefit manager (PBM) and subsidiary of CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), has been
chosen by the ISG VEBA Trust to administer the prescription drug program for
thousands of retirees affected by the bankruptcies of four steel companies.
Over the past three years, during a crisis that threatened the collapse of
the American steel industry, four companies -- LTV Steel, Bethlehem Steel,
Acme Metals and George... |
| | 03-02-2005 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2005--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly dividend of $0.0725 per share on the Common Stock of the
Corporation, payable May 2, 2005 to holders of record on April 22,
2005.
CVS is America's #1 retail pharmacy, operating over 5,300 retail
and specialty pharmacy stores in 36 states and the District of
Columbia. With more than 40 years of dynamic growth in the retail
pharmacy indu... |
| | 02-25-2005 | CVS Changes Lease Accounting to Reflect SEC's New Guidance; Company Revises Previously Announced 2004 Results| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2005--CVS Corporation
announced today that it is making a one-time, non-cash, after-tax
adjustment of $40.5 million to its results in the fourth quarter of
2004 to reflect the cumulative impact of a change in accounting
practices as it relates to leased properties. The adjustment reduces
the Company's previously announced diluted earnings per share by
$0.09, from $0.70 to $0.61. This action is being taken to conform with
the views expressed by t... |
| | 02-09-2005 | AARP Study Names PharmaCare's Medicare Drug Discount Card Among Best at Delivering Lower Prices| myPharmaCare Card Consistently Offers Lower Prescription Costs for Seniors LINCOLN, R.I., Feb 09, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- PharmaCare, a subsidiary of CVS
Corporation (NYSE: CVS), announced today that a recent AARP Public Policy
Institute study found its myPharmaCare Medicare drug discount card was one of
the lowest-price cards among 33 national programs.
myPharmaCare is an approved participant in the Medicare Card Drug Discount
Program, which started in June 2004 to offer savin... |
| | 01-31-2005 | CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust Announces Record Number of Grants Totaling $1.7M to 76 Organizations in 20 States| - Grant funds will be used by the non-profit organizations to support a myriad of initiatives focused on health, education and civic engagement - WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 31, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The CVS/pharmacy
Charitable Trust, the private foundation established by CVS Corporation (NYSE:
CVS), announced today that it has awarded $1.7 million in grants to 76 non-
profit organizations in 20 states and Washington, D.C. The number of grants
awarded were more than double th... |
| | 01-21-2005 | PharmaCare Applauds CMS for Finalized Medicare Drug Benefit Rule| LINCOLN, R.I., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaCare, a subsidiary of CVS
Corporation (NYSE: CVS), announced today it is encouraged by the timely
release of the final rule on the Medicare Modernization Act's Part D, just
published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which will
provide a comprehensive drug benefit for seniors effective January 1, 2006.
Part D of the Act -- signed into law in 2003 -- is designed to help
Medicare beneficiaries with their drug costs. The ... |
| | 01-21-2005 | CVS Corporation To Hold Fourth Quarter 2004 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2005--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Wednesday, February 2,
2005, at 8:30 a.m. (EST) with analysts and investors to discuss its
fourth quarter 2004 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast
simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS
website for all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
http://investor.CVS.com. This webcast will be archived ... |
| | 01-19-2005 | PharmaCare's EHS Demonstrates Consistent Excellence in PBMI Customer Service Survey| LINCOLN, R.I., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth straight year,
PharmaCare's EHS has achieved top ranking -- among publicly-traded and
privately-held companies -- in the category of "overall service and
performance" according to the 2004 customer service survey conducted by the
Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI).
Last year, PharmaCare acquired EHS, a leader in the pharmacy benefit
management (PBM) industry and a recognized pioneer of mail-service pharmacy
programs. In... |
| | 01-18-2005 | CVS Takes A Stand on Patient Choice in Pharmacy Delivery System| Company Voluntarily Exits State of Ohio Employee Plan to
Demonstrate Its Commitment to Patient Care and the Value of Retail
Pharmacy
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2005--
CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS), America's #1 retail pharmacy will
voluntarily exit the pharmacy network established to service Ohio
state employees as of April 18, 2005.
The state of Ohio plan, administered by Express Scripts Inc.,
requires its members to use... |
| | 01-18-2005 | CVS Takes A Stand On Patient Choice In Pharmacy Delivery System|
Company Voluntarily Exits Toyota Motor Manufacturing Employee
Plan to Demonstrate Its Commitment to Patient Care
and the Value of Retail Pharmacy
Woonsocket, Rhode Island: CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS), America's #1 retail pharmacy will voluntarily exit the pharmacy network established to service Toyota Motor Manufacturing employees in all U.S. manufacturing facilities as of February 18, 2005.
The Toyota plan, administered by Anthem, requires Toyota employees to use mail service for... |
| | 01-06-2005 | CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust Donates $1 Million to Tsunami Disaster Relief Efforts| Also Offers $500,000 Challenge Match to Community to Aid Tsunami Victims
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The CVS/pharmacy
Charitable Trust, the private foundation managed by CVS Corporation, announced
today it is donating $1,000,000 to the American Red Cross in order to assist
with relief efforts for victims of the tsunami in southern Asia. Along with
this donation, the Trust pledged to match up to $500,000 made by donors
nationwide to the American Red Cross Intern... |
| | 01-05-2005 | CVS Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 9%| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2005--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a
9% increase in its quarterly dividend, to $0.0725 per share on the
Common Stock of the Corporation, payable February 4, 2005 to holders
of record on January 24, 2005. This increase translates into an annual
rate of $0.29 per share, up $0.025 from the previous rate of $0.265.
"Given the Company's continued strong cash flow and healthy
balance sheet, w... |
| | 12-16-2004 | CVS/Pharmacy Downtown 5K to Serve as the 2005 USA Women's 5K National Championship| Rhode Island's Largest Road Race Will Now Feature Both the Men's and
Women's 5K National Championships
39 Local Organizations Receive $100,000 from this Year's CVS Downtown 5K
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The CVS/pharmacy
Downtown 5K has been selected by USA Track and Field (USATF) to serve as the
2005 USA Women's 5K National Championship.
The CVS/pharmacy Downtown 5K is Rhode Island's largest road race. It has
served as the US... |
| | 11-29-2004 | Seniors Save More than 9.2 million with myPharmaCare Prescription Drug Discount Card| myPharmaCare Gets Rave Reviews by Seniors LINCOLN, R.I., Nov 29, 2004 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- PharmaCare, a subsidiary of CVS
Corporation (NYSE: CVS), has received positive reviews on cost savings from
customers who use its myPharmaCare card, the company's Medicare-approved
prescription drug discount card. Within the first 6 months, total savings for
Medicare seniors with myPharmaCare card has been over 9.2 million dollars.
Already, more than 45,000 Medicare beneficiaries are enrol... |
| | 11-26-2004 | CVS Launches Charitable Holiday Campaign for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on NBC's The Today Show| - Customers Able To Make a Donation To The St. Jude Thanks & Giving Campaign
at Their Local CVS -
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy
(NYSE: CVS), America's #1 retail pharmacy, today launched a charitable holiday
campaign to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on NBC Television's
The Today Show.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041126/NYF032 )
Beginning today, CVS will offer its customers the oppor... |
| | 11-24-2004 | CVS Stores to Open Early At 6:00 A.M. on Day After Thanksgiving| - CVS will hold a special One Day Sale on great gift items on
Friday, November 26 -
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS), America's #1 retail pharmacy, will hold a special One Day Sale on
special gift items on Friday, November 26. Most CVS locations will open their
doors at 6:00 AM, providing customers with an easy way to get an early jump on
their holiday shopping the day after Thanksgiving.
Some of the spec... |
| | 11-16-2004 | CVS Corporation Extends Exchange Offer for Notes Registration| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) announced today that it has extended the expiration date of
its offer to exchange all of its existing 4.00% Notes due September
15, 2009 for new 4.00% Exchange Notes due September 15, 2009 and all
of its existing 4.875% Notes due September 15, 2014 for new 4.875%
Exchange Notes due September 15, 2004.
The exchange offer which, originally was to expire on November 15,
2004 at 5:00 p.m. New York time, will no... |
| | 11-04-2004 | Buyers Health Care Action Group Selects PharmaCare as Preferred PBM; Company to Provide Services for Up to 1/2 Million Members| LINCOLN, R.I., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaCare, one of the nation's
leading prescription benefit managers (PBMs), announced today that it has been
selected by the Buyers Health Care Action Group (BHCAG) as the preferred
provider of pharmacy benefit management services for its more than 500,000
members from public and private organizations across the United States.
BHCAG is a coalition of over 30 employers including Minnesota Life,
Jostens, SUPERVALU and Park Nicollet, who combine t... |
| | 10-14-2004 | CVS Corporation Announces Launch of Exchange Offer for Its 4.00% & 4.875% Unsecured Senior Notes| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that it launched an offer to exchange all
of its existing 4.00% Notes due September 15, 2009 for new 4.00%
Exchange Notes due September 15, 2009, and all of its existing 4.875%
Notes due September 15, 2014 for new 4.875% Exchange Notes due
September 15, 2014. The exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m. (New
York time) on November 15, 2004, unless extended. The Exchange Notes
are identical in all ... |
| | 09-30-2004 | CVS/pharmacy's New Distribution Center in Vero Beach, FL to Utilize State-of- the-Art Logistics Technology| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS) announced today that the Distribution Center the company will build near
Vero Beach, Florida will utilize state-of-the-art automated technology to
handle inventory and fulfillment processes for stores in Florida. The new
400,000 sq. ft. Distribution Center in the Indian River County Park of
Commerce is scheduled to begin construction this fall and be completed by late
2006.
"Our new Distribution Center wi... |
| | 09-22-2004 | CVS To Host Webcast of Annual Investor Conference| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sep 22, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will hold its annual investor conference in New York City
on Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
CVS will be hosting a live webcast of the conference on the
Company's web site for all interested parties. To access the live
webcast or hear an archive of the conference, visit the Company's
Investor Relations web site at http://investor.CVS.com. The archive
will be available for a one-week ... |
| | 09-21-2004 | David Rickard, CFO of CVS Corp., Named as One of the 20 Most Influential CFOs by Corporate Finance Magazine| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sep 21, 2004 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- David B. Rickard, Executive
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Administrative Officer
(CAO) of CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), has been named by Corporate Finance
magazine (U.K.) as one of the 20 most influential CFOs of the last 20 years.
The August 2004 issue of Corporate Finance features the 20 CFOs, including
Rickard, as part of the magazine's 20th anniversary celebration.
Rickard was recognized for his rol... |
| | 09-18-2004 | CVS/pharmacy Enters Twin Cities and Makes a Three-Year Commitment to Children's Home Society & Family Services| Nation's Leading Drug Store Chain to open up to Ten Stores in the Twin Cities Area in 2004, Continuing Nationwide Expansion WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sep 18, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy
(NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy retailer, continues its nationwide
expansion by opening its first stores in the Twin Cities area this month. At
today's grand opening celebration, CVS presented a $30,000 donation to
Children's Home Society & Family Services signifying a three-yea... |
| | 09-17-2004 | CVS/pharmacy to Hold Flu Clinics in over 3,000 Stores| -- Annual flu vaccination program will begin September 29 --
-- CVS to also hold flu clinics in acquired Eckerd stores --
WOONSOCKEt, R.I., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy
(NYSE: CVS) will offer flu and pneumonia vaccinations in more than 3,000 of
its locations, including many of the Eckerd drug stores it acquired in Texas,
Florida and other southern states. The clinics will begin on Wednesday,
September 29 and last through the end of November. For dates... |
| | 09-14-2004 | Alfred J. Verrecchia Named to CVS Board of Directors| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today named Alfred J. Verrecchia, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Hasbro, Inc., to its Board of Directors.
"We are thrilled to have Al join the CVS board. He is a seasoned
executive with tremendous financial and operational acumen, bringing
broad experience in managing the highly complex business issues
companies face in today's competitive marketplace," said Tom Ryan,
Chairman of the Board, Pres... |
| | 09-14-2004 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly dividend of $0.06625 per share on the Common Stock of
the Corporation, payable November 1, 2004 to holders of record on
October 22, 2004.
CVS is America's #1 retail pharmacy, operating over 5,000 retail
and specialty pharmacy stores in 36 states and the District of
Columbia. With more than 40 years of dynamic growth in the retail
pharm... |
| | 09-09-2004 | CVS Corporation Announces Pricing of $1.2 Billion Private Placement of Unsecured 5 & 10-Year Senior Notes| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sep 9, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) --CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it privately
placed $650 million aggregate principal amount of 4.000% unsecured
senior notes due 2009 with an original issue price of 99.735% and $550
million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% unsecured senior notes
due 2014 with an original issue price of 99.142%. The notes will be
general unsecured obligations of CVS Corporation and will rank equally
in right of payment with all other unse... |
| | 08-19-2004 | CVS Launches World's First Digital One-Time-Use Camera With Color Preview Screen| Partnership With Pure Digital Technologies Brings the Benefits of 100% Digital
Cameras to One-Time-Use Camera Enthusiasts
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS), the
national retail leader in digital photo processing, today announced the
nationwide launch of the CVS Digital One-Time-Use Camera line, which includes
the world's first disposable with Picture Preview capability, available
exclusively through its store locations. The camera is ... |
| | 08-14-2004 | CVS Provides Relief to Florida Residents in the Wake of Hurricane Charley| Coupons for Essential Items Redeemible at All Florida Eckerd and CVS Stores Will Be Distributed By the Red Cross - CVS Will Also Provide Water to Florida Hurricane Victims WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug 14, 2004 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy today announced
that it is providing $10,000 in coupons redeemable for essentials such as
water, toiletries and other items that Florida residents need in the wake of
hurricane Charley. The $10.00 coupons will be distributed by the American Red
Cross. ... |
| | 08-12-2004 | Perot Systems to Manage CVS Data Center and Establish New England Regional Site to Support Healthcare Customers| PLANO, Texas and WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perot
Systems Corporation (NYSE: PER) and CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today
announced that the companies have signed a multi-year contract to have Perot
Systems manage Data Center services for the national retail pharmacy company.
Under terms of the agreement, Perot Systems will provide data center
services at the CVS headquarters location including: computer operations,
systems administration, production scheduling... |
| | 08-01-2004 | CVS Corporation Completes Acquisition of 1,260 Eckerd Stores and PBM/Mail Order Pharmacy Business| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS):
CVS is now America's Leading Pharmacy Retailer with More Than
5,000 Stores
CVS' PharmaCare now a $2 Billion PBM/Mail Order/Specialty
Pharmacy Business Serving Approximately 30 Million Lives
CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it has completed
the acquisition of approximately 1,260 Eckerd drug stores, located
mainly in the southern United States; Eckerd Hea... |
| | 07-07-2004 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly dividend of $0.06625 per share on the Common Stock of
the Corporation, payable August 2, 2004 to holders of record on July
22, 2004.
With over 40 years of dynamic growth in the retail pharmacy
industry, CVS is committed to being the easiest pharmacy retailer for
customers to use. With 4,200 stores in 32 states and the District of
Columb... |
| | 06-30-2004 | CVS Launches Online Photo Service| First Nationwide Retailer To Combine Internet Ordering Of Digital Prints With
In-Store Pick-Up
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS) has launched a new online digital photo service, giving customers the
ability to send their digital images to CVS.com from their home or office
computer and pick up their prints the next day at any CVS store.
CVS online digital prints are available for the everyday low price of... |
| | 06-22-2004 | CVS and Nokia Launch Industry's First Camera Phone Marketing Alliance| Agreement Designed to Leverage Digital Imaging
Technology and Services Leadership of Both Companies
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy
(NYSE: CVS) and Nokia (NYSE: NOK) announced today that they have entered into
a 2004 exclusive marketing agreement for the cross-promotion of Nokia's
camera-equipped mobile phones and CVS' in-store camera phone printing
technology in a variety of marketing and advertising programs.
As part of the agree... |
| | 06-22-2004 | CVS Corporation Announces Investor Relations Website Enhancements | WOONSOCKET, R.I--June 22, 2004--CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today announced that its Investor Relations website, http://investor.CVS.com, has been enhanced in order to provide CVS shareholders and other interested parties with information that is not only relevant but also CVSeasy.
First, a section has been added within the site's Financial Information module displaying CVS' fundamental financial data in a fully interactive format. This new web-based presentation module allows users to quic... |
| | 06-15-2004 | CVS/pharmacy Launches 'ALS Stars' Campaign to Benefit Research into Cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease| 2004 campaign at CVS to build on last year's $1.7 million contribution in the
fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's
Disease
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS) and the ALS Therapy Alliance have launched the 2004 "ALS Stars" campaign
to benefit Lou Gehrig's Disease research at Massachusetts General Hospital's
Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease in Boston, MA. With a $1 dona... |
| | 06-07-2004 | CVS/Eckerd Transaction Expected to Close in July| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) announced today that the Company now expects to complete
its proposed transaction to acquire approximately 1,260 Eckerd
drugstores as well as Eckerd's mail order and pharmacy benefits
management businesses from J.C. Penney (NYSE:JCP) during the month of
July 2004.
J.C. Penney is under agreement to sell Eckerd's remaining business
to The Jean Coutu Group (PJC), Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) immediately after the
closing ... |
| | 06-03-2004 | Statement from CVS Corporation Chairman, President & CEO Tom Ryan Regarding the Death of CVS Board Member Terry R. Lautenbach| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) Chairman, President & CEO Tom Ryan today made the following
statement regarding the sudden death of longtime CVS Board of
Directors member, Terry Lautenbach.
"The entire CVS family was deeply saddened to learn of the
untimely death of our friend and Board member, Terry Lautenbach. Terry
was held in high regard by everyone he came into contact with at our
company because of his keen intellect, decades of busi... |
| | 06-01-2004 | FTC Grants Early Termination of Waiting Period For CVS/Eckerd Transaction| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
has granted early termination of the waiting period under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 for its proposed
transaction to acquire approximately 1,260 Eckerd drugstores as well
as Eckerd's mail order and pharmacy benefits management businesses
from J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP). CVS anticipates that the Eckerd
transaction will close around ... |
| | 05-14-2004 | CVS Refiles Hart-Scott-Rodino Notification to Provide FTC Additional Time for Eckerd Transaction Review| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2004--Following
informal discussions with staff at the Federal Trade Commission, CVS
Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today announced that it had volunteered to
refile its pre-merger notification and report form under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.
CVS' initial submission, made on April 16, was followed by an
informal request from the Commission staff for additional information
about the Eckerd transaction in which CVS is acquiring... |
| | 05-10-2004 | Celebrity Hairstylist Cristophe Launches Cristophe Beverly Hills Hair Care | High Quality Hair Care Products Available at CVS Locations and
Cristophe Salons Nationwide
NEW YORK, May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Cristophe, the world renowned celebrity
hairstylist and salon owner, introduces his first hair care line, Cristophe
Beverly Hills Hair Care, a 'masstige' line founded on two core principles:
quality and value. The state-of-the-art, 13 product line features a
power-pack of beneficial ingredients and will be available exclusively at CVS
stor... |
| | 05-05-2004 | Head of Nation's Leading Drug Store Chain Calls for Safe, Legal Drug Importation| CVS/pharmacy CEO Tom Ryan says global pricing system needed to help alleviate
costs for Americans
WASHINGTON, May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In testimony today before the
Department of Health and Human Services Drug Importation Task Force,
CVS/pharmacy Chairman, President and CEO Tom Ryan called on Congress and the
Administration to quickly establish a means for consumers to legally and
safely import prescription drugs. To do otherwise, he said, would b... |
| | 04-28-2004 | Bertek Names PharmaCare a Preferred Specialty Pharmacy Provider of Apokyn(TM)| LINCOLN, R.I., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaCare Specialty Pharmacy has
been selected as a preferred specialty pharmacy provider by Bertek
Pharmaceuticals Inc. for Apokyn,(TM) (apomorphine hydrochloride injection) a
dopamine agonist drug indicated for the acute, intermittent treatment of
hypomobility ("off" episodes) in patients that suffer from motor complications
associated with advanced Parkinson's disease.
"We're proud to partner with Bertek to provide convenient distribution o... |
| | 04-28-2004 | CVS/pharmacy Adds Camera-Phone Photo Printing| New service makes CVS the first national retailer to offer the technology
direct to consumers
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS/pharmacy
(NYSE: CVS) has become the first national retailer to give consumers the
ability to print photos in-store directly from mobile phones equipped with
cameras. This groundbreaking advance in retail photo service was recently
introduced in all CVS stores with 1-hour photo service chain wide, making it
... |
| | 04-20-2004 | Nation's Leading Specialty Pharmacy Changes Name to PharmaCare Specialty Pharmacy| LINCOLN, R.I., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaCare announced today that
the name of CVS ProCare, its specialty pharmacy division, has changed to
PharmaCare Specialty Pharmacy. The name change will reduce market confusion
and convey the synergies that exist between offering pharmacy benefit
management services along with specialty pharmacy services.
"We are one of the first companies to recognize the tremendous need for
combining specialty pharmacy into our suite of cost containment ... |
| | 04-05-2004 | CVS Corporation to Acquire 1,260 Eckerd Stores and PBM/MAIL Order Pharmacy Business in $2.15 Billion Transaction| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS):
Will Create America's Leading Pharmacy Retailer With More Than
5,000 Stores in 36 States, and a $2 Billion PBM/Mail Order
Pharmacy Business Serving Approximately 30 Million Lives, with
Combined 2003 Revenues of $33 Billion
Transaction Expected To Be Accretive to Earnings and Cash Flow
in 2005 and Beyond
CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that ... |
| | 03-26-2004 | PharmaCare Selected by Federal Government to Offer Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card| LINCOLN, R.I., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a sweeping new national
law covering 41 million senior citizens and people with disabilities,
PharmaCare Management Services, Inc. was selected yesterday as one of the
sponsors of a Medicare prescription drug discount program. The card program is
designed to provide some savings on prescription purchases until full Medicare
prescription drug coverage, passed by Congress in December, takes effect in
2006.
The endorsement by the federal C... |
| | 03-03-2004 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2004--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly dividend of $0.06625 per share on the Common Stock of
the Corporation, payable May 3, 2004 to holders of record on April 23,
2004.
As of January 31, 2004, CVS operated 4,175 retail and specialty
pharmacy stores in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
Celebrating 40 years of dynamic growth in the retail pharmacy
industry, CVS i... |
| | 01-16-2004 | David Rickard, CFO of CVS Corp., Appointed toSteering Committee of Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 16, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that David B. Rickard, Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Administrative
Officer (CAO), has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the
Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC) for a two-year
term.
FASAC's mission is to advise the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) on issues related to the FASB's project priorities and
other related ... |
| | 01-09-2004 | CVS Drops Three Plans That Force Mandatory Mail| CVS Will Also No Longer Participate in Other Pharmacy Benefit
Plans that Force Participants to Obtain Prescriptions
Exclusively Through Mail Order
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004--
CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) announced today that it has declined to
participate in three pharmacy benefit plans administered by National
Medical Health Card due to the fact that such plans require patients
to fill maintenance medications exclusivel... |
| | 12-15-2003 | CVS Announces 2004 Guidance| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2003--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) - During a quarterly management meeting held today at CVS'
Store Support Center, Chairman, President, and CEO Tom Ryan expressed
his gratitude for a successful 2003 as well as his optimism for 2004.
"As we near the end of 2003, I want to take the opportunity to
thank each and every one of you for helping to make CVS the 'easiest
and best' pharmacy for customers to use. The early results in the 2003
Christm... |
| | 12-10-2003 | CVS Now Accepts Medicare Part B Assignment for Diabetes Testing Products | CVS 1st National Pharmacy Retailer to Accept Coverage for All Products
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced that it
accepts assignment on Medicare Part B diabetic testing supplies for all
diabetic testing products.
CVS customers purchasing diabetic testing supplies covered under Medicare
Part B will no longer have to assume the entire out-of-pocket cost for these
supplies while waiting for reimbursement from Medicare. This decision also
makes CVS... |
| | 12-03-2003 | CVS/pharmacy to Offer Mobile Camera Phone Image Printing| CVS Will Become the First National Chain to Offer the Ability to Print From Mobile Imaging-Enabled Phones and Wireless Devices at KODAK Picture Maker Kiosks
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2003-- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS - News) announced today plans to introduce mobile image printing capabilities at KODAK Picture Maker kiosks at more than 3,000 stores nationwide. The service, to be available in early 2004, will make CVS the first national retailer to offer customers the abili... |
| | 10-29-2003 | CVS Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 15%| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2003--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a
15% increase in its quarterly dividend, to $0.06625 per share on the
Common Stock of the Corporation, payable February 3, 2004 to holders
of record on January 22, 2004. This increase translates into an annual
rate of $0.265 per share, up $0.035 from the previous rate of $0.230.
"Given the Company's strong cash flow, healthy balance sheet, and
the re... |
| | 10-20-2003 | CVS Charity Classic Presents Over One Million Dollars to Local Charities | More than 60 local organizations benefit from 5th annual golf tournament --
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- PGA pro, Brad Faxon, and Tom
Ryan, Chairman, President and CEO of CVS/pharmacy, today presented 62 local
charities with more than one million dollars in funds raised as a result of
the 2003 CVS Charity Classic, held June 22-24 at the Rhode Island Country Club
in Barrington, Rhode Island.
In its fifth year, the CVS Charity Classic made significant contributions... |
| | 10-01-2003 | CVS Charitable Trust Awards Over Half Million Dollars to Non-Profit Organizations in 14 States| -- Approximately three dozen charitable organizations receive funds from the private foundation of CVS Corporation -- WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct 1, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The CVS Charitable
Trust, the private foundation of CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), announced today
that it has awarded over a half million dollars in grants to nearly three
dozen non-profit organizations in 14 states.
Organizations that were selected to receive a grant were chosen through
the CVS Charitabl... |
| | 09-26-2003 | CVS/pharmacy to Hold Flu Clinics in 2,000 Stores| -- Annual flu vaccination program will begin October 1 --
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS) will offer flu vaccinations for adults 18 and older in approximately
2,000 of its locations beginning Wednesday, October 1 and lasting through mid-
November. For dates and times, customers should call 1-800-SHOP-CVS and
choose option #6 or check CVS.com to find a CVS flu clinic in their area.
Flu shots are recommended for adults, especially tho... |
| | 09-10-2003 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2003--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly dividend of $0.0575 cents per share on the Common Stock
of the Corporation, payable October 31, 2003 to holders of record on
October 21, 2003.
As of August 23, 2003 CVS operated 4,124 retail and specialty
pharmacy stores in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
Celebrating 40 years of dynamic growth in the pharmacy retail
indu... |
| | 08-14-2003 | PharmaCare Named National Distribution Partner for MedImmune's 2003/2004 Synagis Distribution Network| LINCOLN, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2003--PharmaCare Management Services,
Inc., announced today that its specialty pharmacy division, CVS ProCare, has been
selected by MedImmune, Inc. to be a national specialty pharmaceutical distributor
of its drug Synagis® (palivizumab).
Synagis is indicated for the prevention of serious lower respiratory tract disease
caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in pediatric patients at high risk
for RSV (see full prescribing information at ... |
| | 07-28-2003 | REPEAT/PharmaCare adds GENesis Voucher to Its Generic Sampling Program|
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Minnesota physicians first to use new, fully electronic, sample drug therapy approach
LINCOLN, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2003-- PharmaCare Management Services,
Inc., together with HealthPartners of Minneapolis, MN, today announced the launch
of a jointly-developed electronic drug-sampling program. Select HealthPartners
participating physicians will be among the first to offer their patients the
ability to sample a drug directly from... |
| | 07-09-2003 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2003--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly dividend of $0.0575 cents per share on the Common Stock
of the Corporation, payable August 1, 2003 to holders of record on
July 21, 2003.
As of June 28, 2003 CVS operated 4,113 retail and specialty
pharmacy stores in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
Celebrating 40 years of dynamic growth in the pharmacy retail
industry, CVS... |
| | 05-22-2003 | CVS Announces Plans to Offer 'Digital Developing' in Stores Nationwide| -- CVS Will Become the First National Chain to Offer Fast, Easy KODAK Pictures
from Digital Cameras --
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At its annual half-day
analyst meeting today in New York, CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) will announce
plans to roll out Kodak Digital Stations at more than 3,000 stores nationwide.
The rollout, to be completed by mid summer 2003, will make CVS the first
national chain to offer customers the opportunity to print from digital media
... |
| | 05-22-2003 | CVS Holds Annual Investor Conference| Announces Plans to Enter Minneapolis, MN
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2003--At its annual investor conference to be held in New York City today, CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS - News) will announce that its next new market entry will be Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 10th largest drugstore market in the U.S.
"I am pleased to announce our entry into the Minneapolis market," said Tom Ryan, Chairman, President and CEO of CVS Corporation. "Over the past three years, our strateg... |
| | 04-23-2003 | CVS Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Apr 23, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Chairman Tom Ryan Presides Over Upbeat Gathering - Company Marks
40th Anniversary - CVS Expansion Plans on Track for 2003
CVS/pharmacy (CVS:NYSE) today held its annual shareholder meeting
at its Store Support Center in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. CVS Chairman,
President and CEO, Tom Ryan, presided over the annual meeting, which
resulted in the reelection of the proposed slate of Directors and
approved the appointment of KPMG LLP as CVS' a... |
| | 03-05-2003 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2003--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its a quarterly dividend of $0.0575 cents per share on the Common
Stock of the Corporation, payable May 2, 2003 to holders of record on
April 22, 2003.
As of February 22, 2003, CVS operated 4,096 retail and specialty
pharmacy stores in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is America's #1 pharmacy dispensing prescriptions... |
| | 02-05-2003 | CVS/Samaritan Van Program Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Motorists on the Nation's Highways| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb 5, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- -- The Program, Sponsored by CVS/Pharmacy, Provides Free Roadside Assistance in 9 Major Markets -- On the same
day that the Blizzard of 1978 struck the Northeastern United States, a new
emergency response vehicle made its timely debut on the highways of Providence,
Rhode Island. The vehicle and its driver immediately began to provide assistance
to motorists who were unexpectedly stranded by the sudden storm.
C... |
| | 01-08-2003 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2003--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly cash dividend at the rate of $0.0575 cents per share on
the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable February 4, 2003 to
holders of record on January 23, 2003.
As of December 28, 2002, CVS operated 4,087 retail and specialty
pharmacy stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is America's #1 pharmacy ... |
| | 10-31-2002 | CVS/pharmacy and KB Toys Announce Strategic Alliance; Toy Retailer Will Be Exclusive Toy Supplier for More Than 4,000 CVS Locations| WOONSOCKET, R.I. & PITTSFIELD, Mass., Oct 31, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) and KB Toys announced today that they have entered into
an agreement naming KB Toys as the exclusive toy supplier for CVS' more than
4,000 locations. The exclusive agreement brings the toy-buying power and
merchandising expertise of KB Toys, the nation's largest combined mall-based and
online specialty toy retailer, to CVS, America's number one pharmacy.
"This alliance will strengthen our g... |
| | 10-30-2002 | CVS Corporation Announces Pricing of $300 Million Private Placement of 3.875% Unsecured 5-Year Senior Notes| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct 30, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
announced today that it privately placed $300 million aggregate principal amount
of 3.875% unsecured senior notes due 2007 with an original issue price of
99.44%.
The private placement is expected to close on or about November 4, 2002. The
proceeds from the sale of the notes will be used to repay commercial paper.
The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be
offered or sol... |
| | 10-03-2002 | CVS to Continue Participation in Massachusetts Medicaid Program|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to an announcement
today that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is changing the previously
proposed Medicaid reimbursement rate, CVS/pharmacy announced that it would
continue to participate in the Massachusetts Medicaid program.
"We are pleased that we will continue to provide much needed pharmacy
services to our Massachusetts Medicaid customers. We are also relieved that
any uncertainty for our Medicaid customers ... |
| | 09-20-2002 | Greater Accessibility for Disabled Customers at CVS|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., September 20 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Pharmacy and the
Disability Rights Council of Greater Washington today announced they have
entered into an agreement to provide enhanced accessibility for customers with
disabilities in CVS stores in the greater Washington area. Under the
agreement, CVS will provide for enhanced accessible parking, lower and more
accessible counters, unobstructed aisles and doors that open more easily at
its stores in the District of Columbia ... |
| | 09-11-2002 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sep 11, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly cash
dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the Common Stock of the
Corporation, payable November 1, 2002 to holders of record on October 21, 2002.
As of August 24, 2002, CVS operated 4,017 retail and specialty pharmacy stores
in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is America's #1 pharmacy dispensing prescriptions in mo... |
| | 08-30-2002 | CVS Corporation to Present At Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference On September 6| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug 30, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
today announced that Tom Ryan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer,
will make a presentation to investors at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing
Conference on September 6, 2002. Mr. Ryan will speak at 11:05 a.m. EDT.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Goldman Sachs
website at https://www.gs.com/ir/conf. To access the presentation, please enter
the following information ... |
| | 07-10-2002 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jul 10, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly cash
dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the Common Stock of the
Corporation, payable August 2, 2002, to shareholders of record on July 22, 2002.
As of June 29, 2002, CVS operated 4,002 retail and specialty pharmacy stores in
32 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is America's #1 pharmacy dispensing prescriptions in more st... |
| | 06-19-2002 | CVS Names Hill, Holliday As Lead Ad Agency| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jun 19, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS),
America's #1 pharmacy, today announced that it has selected Hill, Holliday,
Connors Cosmopulos as its lead advertising agency. Boston-based Hill, Holliday
will handle the company's advertising work, including radio, print and
television advertising. The specific terms of the contract were not disclosed.
"We are delighted to be working with Hill, Holliday as we increase our focus on
making our customers more aw... |
| | 05-24-2002 | CVS Names V. Michael Ferdinandi Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Communications| WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 24, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS)
today announced that it has named V. Michael Ferdinandi to the position of
Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Communications.
Ferdinandi joined CVS in 1999 as Vice President of Human Resources.
"This is a key position in our organization, with responsibility for managing
our company's most important asset, our people. We conducted an extensive search
of candidates for this job both inside... |
| | 05-17-2002 | Limited Edition Fragrance Line Debuts at CVS/Pharmacy| WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 17, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- - New Perennials by Essence of Beauty(TM) Launch CVS/Pharmacy Into the Fragrance Category -
Capitalizing on the fragrance category growth in the beauty industry,
CVS/pharmacy announced today the limited release of Perennials by Essence of
Beauty(TM), an exclusive fragrance line for the spring season. Perennials by
Essence of Beauty(TM), which includes three prestige-quality fragrances, was
developed by CVS/pharmacy e... |
| | 05-17-2002 | CVS/pharmacy Enters the Fragrance Category New Perennials by Essence of Beauty(TM)| WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 17, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- - Limited Release Fragrance Line for Spring Season Is Exclusive to CVS/pharmacy -
Capitalizing on the fragrance category growth in the beauty industry,
CVS/pharmacy announced today the limited release of Perennials by Essence of
Beauty(TM), an exclusive fragrance line for the spring season. Perennials by
Essence of Beauty(TM), which includes three prestige-quality fragrances, was
developed by CVS/pharmacy exclusively f... |
| | 05-15-2002 | CVS Reaffirms Positive Outlook; New Market Expansion on Track| WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 15, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS)
today hosted its annual New York City conference with analysts.
At the conference, the Company said that its expansion plans in new markets,
such as Las Vegas, Chicago, Florida and Phoenix remained on track. "I am very
enthusiastic about our long-term growth opportunities in new markets, especially
given that the population and prescription demand in these markets is expected
to grow several times faster than... |
| | 04-10-2002 | CVS to Participate in Together Rx Card| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Apr 10, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Note: Seven U.S.
pharmaceutical companies today announced that they will jointly offer a
prescription drug discount card, the Together Rx Card, that will enable lower
income older Americans to obtain discounts on widely prescribed medications.
CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS) announced today that it plans to accept the Together Rx
prescription discount card.
"CVS/pharmacy welcomes any effort that provides meaningful savings for seniors
and al... |
| | 04-02-2002 | CVS Names Helena B. Foulkes Senior Vice President of Advertising and Marketing|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2002--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) announced today that Helena B. Foulkes has been named
Senior Vice President of Advertising and Marketing. Foulkes will be
responsible for developing and implementing the Company's advertising
and marketing strategies and will report to Chris Bodine, Executive
Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing.
Foulkes began her career at CVS in 1992 and has served as a
Category Manager and Vice... |
| | 03-11-2002 | CVS/pharmacy Supports PharmacyCareOneCard| Card will make access to Rx benefits for low-income seniors easier for consumers and pharmacists
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Mar 11, 2002 /PRNewswire --
CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it supports the
PharmacyCareOneCard unveiled today by the National Association of Chain
Drugstores (NACDS).
The PharmacyCareOneCard is a single card that will benefit low-income seniors by
giving them easier access to multiple drug manufacturers' discounts at their
local pharmacy.
"In just ... |
| | 03-06-2002 | Cvs Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
Woonsocket, RI, March 6, 2002 - CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly cash dividend
at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable May 3, 2002, to shareholders of record on April 23, 2002.
As of February 23, 2002, CVS operated 4,004 retail and specialty pharmacy stores in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is America's #1 pharmacy dispensing prescriptions in more stores than any ... |
| | 03-05-2002 | CVS/pharmacy to Accept Eli Lilly Rx Benefit Card| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Mar 5, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS)
announced today that it will participate in Eli Lilly and Co.'s LillyAnswers
program. LillyAnswers is a prescription benefit card plan that is targeted
specifically toward low-income seniors. Under the program, card holders will pay
a flat $12 fee at CVS/pharmacy locations for all Eli Lilly products beginning
April 1.
"We continue to support efforts in our industry to address the health care needs
of seniors who ... |
| | 02-14-2002 | This February, Healthy Women 'Lifts' Women's Energy; A New Resource At CVS/pharmacy Offers Simple Solutions for Boosting Health and Energy| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb 14, 2002 /PRNewswire/ -- Many women lead
high-octane lifestyles, while relying on caffeine and junk food to fuel their
bodies. During February and March 2002, CVS/pharmacy's Healthy Women program
will provide free, consolidated information to help women shift out of neutral
and into overdrive, using nutrition and exercise to "lift" their energy levels
naturally, simply and effectively.
The Healthy Women program, available in CVS/pharmacy stores and universally
acc... |
| | 01-22-2002 | CVS Names Chris Bodine to Top Merchandising and Marketing Position| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 22, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (CVS:NYSE)
today announced that effective February 1, 2002, Chris Bodine, 46, will be named
to the position of Executive Vice President - Merchandising and Marketing.
Bodine joined CVS in 1986 and since March, 2000 has served as Senior Vice
President - Merchandising with responsibility for the Company's merchandising
strategies. Bodine will replace Lawrence Zigerelli, 43, Executive Vice President
- Marketing, who is leaving ... |
| | 01-15-2002 | CVS/pharmacy to Accept Pfizer Rx Benefit Card| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 15, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS)
announced today that it will participate in Pfizer, Inc.'s Pfizer for Living
Share Card program. The Share Card program is a prescription benefit plan that
is targeted specifically toward low-income seniors. Under the program, card
holders will pay a flat $15 fee at CVS/pharmacy locations for all Pfizer
products.
"Patients without access to affordable drug coverage will clearly benefit from
Pfizer's Share Card p... |
| | 01-09-2002 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 9, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly cash
dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the Common Stock of the
Corporation, payable February 5, 2002, to shareholders of record on January 23,
2002.
As of December 29, 2001, CVS operated 4,191 retail and specialty pharmacy stores
in 33 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is America's #1 pharmacy dispensing prescriptions i... |
| | 10-24-2001 | CVS Corporation to Hold Third Quarter Conference Call|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2001--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) will hold a conference call on Tuesday, October 30, 2001
at 8:30 a.m. (EST) to discuss its third quarter financial results.
The call will be simulcast on the Company's web site for all
interested parties. You may visit the Company's web site at
http://www.CVS.com to hear the call live, or to listen to an archive
of the call, as well as to access general information about CVS,
including corporate ... |
| | 10-12-2001 | Humana and CVS/pharmacy Announce New Agreement to Resume and Expand Prescription Services| LOUISVILLE, Ky. and WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct 12, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Humana
Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) announced today that they have
signed a new agreement allowing Humana health plan members to receive in-plan
benefits for prescription services at CVS locations, effective immediately.
6 The agreement also expands the relationship between Humana and CVS, so that
all Humana members, including Humana TRICARE members who live in any state with
a CVS pharmacy, can now, ... |
| | 10-12-2001 | Deborah Ellinger Joins CVS Corporation to Head Strategic Planning and Business Development| Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning at Staples, Inc. to
become Executive Vice President at CVS in December
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2001-- CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) announced today that it has named
Deborah G. Ellinger Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning and
Business Development.
Ellinger will have responsibility for new business development and
the evaluation of strategic business opportunities. She will report to
Thomas M. Ry... |
| | 10-11-2001 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2001--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly cash dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the
Common Stock of the Corporation, payable November 2, 2001, to
shareholders of record on October 22, 2001.
As of August 25, 2001, CVS operated 4,134 retail and specialty
pharmacy stores in 32 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is America's #1 pharmacy dispens... |
| | 10-04-2001 | CVS/pharmacy Launches Essence of Beauty(TM) Hair Care Collection - New Hair Care Line Provides Affordable, Salon-Quality Products|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's hair care needs vary from
season to season.
To meet women's changing needs, CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS - news )
developed Essence of Beauty(TM) Hair Care Collection, a comprehensive array of
specialized hair care products.
The salon-quality treatments, each scented
with botanical ingredients, will debut at CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide Fall
2001.
The comprehensive Essence of Beauty(TM) collection of hair products
allows women to selec... |
| | 09-13-2001 | CVS Donates $50,000 to Aid Victims of Terrorist Attacks; Proceeds From CVS/pharmacy Downtown 5K Race and CVS Charity Golf Classic Will Go to Red Cross Relief Efforts| CVS Also Provides Supplies to Emergency Workers at the Pentagon and Support for NYC and Somerset, PA Rescue and Recovery Efforts
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sep 13, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS) today
announced that it will donate $50,000 to American Red Cross relief efforts
involving Tuesday's terrorist attacks against U.S. targets. Funds for the
donation will come from proceeds raised at the annual CVS/pharmacy Downtown 5K,
which will take place on Sunday, September 16th i... |
| | 07-30-2001 | Pharmacy Industry Leaders Launch Firm to Supply Real-Time Data| ArcLight Systems' RxealTime Product Will Identify Drug Industry Trends In Minutes From Aggregate Data Approaching 1 Billion Prescriptions; New Company Appoints CEO & COO
DUBLIN, Ohio, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented cooperative
effort in health-care, 10 leading pharmacy provider companies have formed a
new venture, named ArcLight Systems, LLC, that collects and reports
up-to-the-minute information on pharmaceutical prescription trends in America.
ArcLight ( www.arcli... |
| | 07-26-2001 | CVS Announcement|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2001--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) announced today that on Wednesday, July 25 an inadvertent
disclosure was made to an institutional investor that the growth rate
for earnings per share in 2002 would be "in the low double digits."
The company said this statement was not intended to be formal
guidance for the year 2002 and that it expects to be in a position to
provide guidance as to projected 2002 earnings later this year.
... |
| | 07-11-2001 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, RI, Jul 11, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly cash
dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the Common Stock of the
Corporation, payable August 3, 2001, to shareholders of record on July 23, 2001.
As of June 30, 2001, CVS operated 4,130 retail and specialty pharmacy stores in
31 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is America's #1 pharmacy dispensing more retail prescriptions ... |
| | 06-27-2001 | CVS Announces Plans to Enter Three New Markets: Dallas, TX, Houston, TX and Fort Worth, TX| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jun 27, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS)
announced today that it will enter three new Texas markets: Dallas, Houston and
Fort Worth. Dallas is the 13th largest drugstore market in the United States,
based on total drugstore sales. Houston is 15th and Fort Worth ranks 34th.
"I am pleased to announce our entry into three major Texas markets," said Tom
Ryan, Chairman, President and CEO of CVS/pharmacy. "We look forward to serving
customers in these high-... |
| | 06-27-2001 | CVS Revises Growth Expectations Based On Current Economic and Business Trends| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jun 27, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
today announced that, as a result of current economic and business trends, it
now expects earnings per share for the second quarter and full year to be lower
than previously anticipated.
The Company now expects earnings per share for the second quarter ended June 30,
2001 to be $0.48, versus $0.46 reported in the second quarter last year. For the
full year ended December 29, 2001, the Company now expects earni... |
| | 06-26-2001 | CVS Corporation to Hold Conference Call|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2001--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at
8:30 a.m. (EDT) to discuss current business trends and its financial
outlook.
The call will be simulcast on the Company's web site for all
interested parties. You may visit the Company's web site at
http://www.CVS.com to hear the call live, or to listen to an archive
of the call, as well as to access general information about CVS,
inclu... |
| | 03-19-2001 | CVS Corporation Announces Pricing Of $300 Million Private Placement|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2001--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that it privately placed $300 million of 5
5/8% notes due 2006 with an original issue price of 99.552%.
Closing on the private placement is expected to occur on or about
March 22, 2001. The proceeds from the sale of the notes will be used
to repay outstanding short-term debt.
The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and
may not be sold absent registra... |
| | 03-07-2001 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2001--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly cash dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the
Common Stock of the Corporation, payable May 4, 2001, to shareholders
of record on April 24, 2001.
As of February 24, 2001, CVS operated 4,129 retail and specialty
pharmacy stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is America's #1 pharmacy dispensing m... |
| | 02-28-2001 | CVS Corp Sr Unsec Raised To A2 By Moody's| New York, February 27, 2001 -- Moody's Investors Service raised the ratings of CVS Corporation based on the company's leading marketposition, geographic diversity, and solid and improving debt protectionmeasures. The rating outlook is stable.
Ratings upgraded:
Senior unsecured bank agreement and MTN program to A2 from A3.
Commercial paper to Prime-1 from Prime-2.
CVS has become the largest drugstore chain, with stores blanketing the eastern U.S. The company has the ... |
| | 02-08-2001 | CVS.com Launches Website Clinic on Overactive Bladder - A Condition Affecting One in Five Americans Over Age 45|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- America's #1 pharmacy
CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS) today announced it has launched a new condition
center on its CVS.com website that provides visitors to the site with easily
understood information and tips on how to manage overactive bladder -- a
lifestyle-limiting medical condition that affects approximately one out of
every five Americans over the age of 45.
This special site, accessible through http://bladder.cvs.com, offe... |
| | 02-07-2001 | CVS/pharmacy to Launch Chain-Wide Loyalty Program; ExtraCare Loyalty Program Will Offer CVS Customers Exclusive Savings, Promotions and Health Information|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2001--CVS/pharmacy
(NYSE: CVS), America's largest pharmacy, announced today that it will
launch a loyalty program in all of its 4,100+ stores on February 18,
2001.
Customers who choose to participate in the ExtraCare loyalty
program will receive mailers featuring special coupon offers and
health information. They will also receive exclusive cardholder
savings on select merchandise, and will earn "Extra Bucks" for
purchases they m... |
| | 02-06-2001 | CVS Announces Plans to Enter New Markets: Phoenix, AZ And Las Vegas, NV| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2001--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced that it will enter two new U.S. drugstore
markets: Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada. Phoenix is the 11th
largest U.S. drugstore market and Las Vegas is the 38th largest U.S.
drugstore market, which is determined by total drugstore sales.
''I am pleased to announce our entry into Phoenix and Las Vegas,
two of the highest growth markets in the United States. We expect to
see close to a 50% increase... |
| | 02-06-2001 | CVS Corporation Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Year Results|
Fourth Quarter Comparable Diluted EPS Increased 18.6% to $0.51
Fiscal 2000 Comparable Diluted EPS Increased 18.4% to $1.80
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2001--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS)
CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), America's #1 pharmacy, today
announced record sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and the
year ended December 30, 2000.
Net earnings for the 52-weeks ended December 30, 2000 increased
17.5% to ... |
| | 02-01-2001 | CVS Corporation to Hold Fourth Quarter and Year 2000 Conference Call|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2001--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) will hold a conference call on Tuesday, February 6, 2001
at 10:30 a.m. (EST) to discuss its fourth quarter and full year
financial results as well as its preliminary earnings guidance for
2001.
The call will be simulcast on the Company's web site for all
interested parties. To access the webcast, visit the Company's web
site at http://www.CVS.com, on the "Investor Relations" page, to hear
the cal... |
| | 01-10-2001 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2001--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly cash dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the
Common Stock of the Corporation, payable February 5, 2001, to
shareholders of record on January 23, 2001.
As of December 30, 2000, CVS operated 4,133 retail and specialty
pharmacy stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is the No. 1 drugstore chain i... |
| | 01-05-2001 | CVS/pharmacy and Intramedicine Inc. Launch Online Service to Keep Consumers and Pharmacists Informed About Integrative Medicine| CVS.com is the First Internet Health Care Site to Offer
Comprehensive, Up-to-date Health Information About Its Vitamin,
Mineral, Herbal and Neutraceutical Product Offerings
Continually Updated Information Will Also be Available to All CVS Pharmacists At Their Workstations
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2000--
CVS/pharmacy, the nation's #1 drugstore, and Intramedicine, Inc.,
the global source for integrative medical information, have taken the
next step in their ... |
| | 01-04-2001 | CVS Corporation December Same Store Sales Increase 9.7% While Pharmacy Same Store Sales Increased 20.1%|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2000--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that same store sales for the five-week
period ended December 30, 2000 increased 9.7%, while pharmacy same
store sales rose 20.1%. Total pharmacy sales represented 61% of total
company sales in December.
Total sales for the five-week period ended December 30, 2000 were
$2.27 billion compared to $2.39 billion for the six-week period ended
January 1, 2000. On an equivalent five-week ... |
| | 12-05-2000 | CVS Corporation November Same Store Sales Increase 10.5%|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2000--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that November same store sales increased
10.5%, while pharmacy same store sales rose 15.6%.
The timing of Thanksgiving, which fell in the November reporting
period this year versus December last year, had a negative impact on
November pharmacy sales due to lower prescription volume on the
holiday. The Thanksgiving shift had a negative impact of approximately
4% on pharmacy comps and 2% on to... |
| | 11-07-2000 | CVS Corporation October Same Store Sales Increase 11.8%|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2000--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) today announced that October same store sales increased
11.8%, while pharmacy same store sales rose 18.1%.
Total sales for the four-week period ended October 28, 2000
increased 15.9% to $1.603 billion, compared to $1.383 billion in the
prior year period. Total pharmacy sales, which include the recent
Stadtlander acquisition, represented 65.2% of total company sales in
October.
Year-to-date, same st... |
| | 10-31-2000 | CVS/pharmacy to Hold Flu Clinics in 1,900 Stores; The Drugstore's Annual Flu Vaccination Program Will Begin November 1|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2000--CVS/pharmacy
(NYSE:CVS), the nation's largest drugstore chain, will offer flu
vaccinations in almost 2,000 of its locations beginning Wednesday,
November 1 and lasting through mid-December. In many of these stores,
pneumonia vaccinations will also be available. For information on
dates and times that vaccines will be administered in specific stores,
customers should call 1-800-SHOP-CVS, and choose option #7, or log
onto CVS.com to fi... |
| | 10-30-2000 | CVS Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings; Comparable Diluted EPS Increased 20% to $0.36; Company Generated $269 Million in Free Cash Flow|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2000--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS), America's #1 pharmacy, today announced record sales and
earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2000.
Net earnings for the third quarter increased 30.5% to $158.7
million, or $0.39 per diluted share, from $121.6 million, or $0.30 per
diluted share during the prior year period. Third quarter results
include a $19.2 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, nonrecurring gain
representing part... |
| | 10-25-2000 | CVS Corporation to Hold Third Quarter Conference Call|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2000--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) will hold a conference call on Monday, October 30, 2000 at
10:30 a.m. (EST) to discuss its third quarter financial results.
The call will be simulcast on the Company's web site for all
interested parties. You may visit the Company's web site at
http://www.CVS.com to hear the call live, or to listen to an archive
of the call, as well as to access general information about CVS,
including corporate b... |
| | 09-18-2000 | CVS ProCare Completes Acquisition of Stadtlander Pharmacy; ProCare Now Leads Fast-Growing Specialty Pharmacy Field|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BW HealthWire)--Sept. 18, 2000-- CVS
Corporation (NYSE:CVS) announced today that its CVS ProCare subsidiary
has completed the acquisition of the assets of Stadtlander Pharmacy of
Pittsburgh, Pa., a subsidiary of Bergen Brunswig Corporation
(NYSE:BBC) for $124 million. The acquisition is expected to be neutral
to earnings this year and to add 2 cents per share in 2001.
CVS ProCare, a division of CVS Corporation, was created to support
complex and expensiv... |
| | 09-13-2000 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
WOONSOCKET, RI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2000 --CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly cash dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the
Company's common stock, payable November 3, 2000, to shareholders of
record October 23, 2000.
As of August 26, 2000, CVS operated 4,090 retail and specialty
pharmacy stores in 29 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is the largest retail provider of prescript... |
| | 08-01-2000 | CVS Corporation Announces Record Sales and Earnings in Second Quarter; Diluted EPS Increased 15% to $0.46; Company Achieves Continued Solid Operating Margin Expansion|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2000--CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest retail provider of prescriptions, today announced record sales and earnings for the second quarter of 2000.
Net earnings for the second quarter of 2000, increased 14.7% to $186.5 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, from $162.6 million, or $0.40 per diluted share during the prior year period. Year-to-date, net earnings increased 15.5% to $377.8 million, or $0.93 per diluted shar... |
| | 07-26-2000 | merckmedco.com & CVS.com Alliance Provides One-Stop Shopping for Consumers| FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. & WOONSOCKET, R.I. --(BW HealthWire)--July
26, 2000--merckmedco.com, the world's largest, most experienced online
pharmacy, today announced that visitors to its site can now purchase
over-the-counter medications, vitamins, herbal remedies and health and
beauty aids exclusively through its alliance with CVS.com, the online
subsidiary of the CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS), America's No. 1 pharmacy.
``The combination of merckmedco.com and CVS.com has created the
best of... |
| | 07-17-2000 | CVS/pharmacy and Intramedicine Inc. Form Strategic Partnership to Educate Pharmacists and Consumers on Integrative Medicine|
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--July 17, 2000--Intramedicine, Inc. (www.intramedicine.com), the global source for integrative medical information, has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS), America's No. 1 drugstore, to become an integral part of CVS' internal pharmacist education program.
Under the terms of the agreement, Intramedicine will provide CVS with access to its proprietary online integrative medical research databa... |
| | 07-12-2000 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2000--CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly cash dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the Company's common stock, payable August 4, 2000, to shareholders of record July 24, 2000.
As of July 1, 2000, CVS operated 4,082 stores in 29 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is the largest retail provider of prescriptions in the nation. The Company is the No.... |
| | 07-05-2000 | CVS ProCare to Acquire Stadtlander Pharmacy; ProCare Becomes Leader In Fast-Growing Specialty Pharmacy Field|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2000--CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) announced today that its CVS ProCare subsidiary has signed a definitive agreement under which ProCare will acquire the assets of Stadtlander Pharmacy of Pittsburgh, Pa., a subsidiary of Bergen Brunswig Corporation (NYSE:BBC), for an undisclosed cash price. The transaction also includes a distribution agreement that calls for Bergen Brunswig to provide ProCare with $2.5 billion of pharmaceuticals over the next five y... |
| | 05-31-2000 | CVS Names Ryan President; New Title in Addition to Role as Chairman & CEO; Former President Conaway to Become Chairman & CEO of Kmart|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2000--CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) announced today that its Chairman and CEO, Thomas Ryan, 48, has assumed the additional title of President of the Company, a position he previously held until April of last year.
The Company also announced that Charles Conaway, 39, formerly President, has been named the Chairman and CEO of Michigan-based retailer, Kmart. The Company does not plan to conduct a search for a new President.
"We ... |
| | 05-24-2000 | CVS Announces Plans to Enter New Markets: Chicago, IL, Ft. Lauderdale, FL & Orlando, FL|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2000--CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) announced that it will enter three new U.S. drugstore markets in the year 2001: Chicago, Illinois, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Orlando, Florida. Chicago is the #1 U.S. drugstore market, Fort Lauderdale is 19th and Orlando is 29th in terms of total drugstore sales.
"Our entry into Chicago is a natural fit -- CVS is the nation's largest pharmacy and Chicago is the largest drugstore market in the country.... |
| | 04-26-2000 | WorldWide Retail Exchange Welcomes Two New Members; Jusco and Best Buy Join Web-Based B2B Marketplace|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2000--Two more major retailers today announced they have joined the WorldWide Retail Exchange, the web-based, business-to-business marketplace recently founded by 14 international retailers, including CVS (NYSE:CVS).
The new participants are Jusco Co., Ltd./Aeon Group, with 5,900 superstores, supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty chains and other related businesses in Japan, the U.S. and other overseas markets and 1999 sales of... |
| | 04-25-2000 | CVS.com Winner of Retail Systems 2000 Best In E-Commerce Systems Award|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BW HealthWire)--April 25, 2000--
Retail Systems Alert Group Selects CVS.com's Integrated
"Clicks-and-Mortar" System As Best on the Internet
CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS), America's No. 1 drugstore chain, today announced that its online subsidiary, CVS.com (http://www.cvs.com), has received the "2000 Best in E-commerce Systems Award" for its ability to integrate its Web and "bricks-and-mortar" systems in order to provide customers ... |
| | 04-19-2000 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend|
WOONSOCKET, RI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2000--CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly cash dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the Company's common stock, payable May 4, 2000, to shareholders of record April 25, 2000.
As of April 1, 2000, CVS operated 4,078 stores in 27 states and the District of Columbia.
CVS is the largest retail provider of prescriptions in the nation. The Company is the N... |
| | 04-18-2000 | WorldWide Retail Exchange Welcomes Two New Members; Delhaize and J.C. Penney Sign Up for Web-Based B2B Marketplace|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2000--Two new international retailers today announced they have joined the WorldWide Retail Exchange, the web-based, business-to-business marketplace founded last month by 12 international retailers, including CVS/pharmacy.
The new participants are the Delhaize Group, the Belgian food retailer with interests in the United States and 10 other countries, over 2,000 stores and 1999 sales of Euro 14.3 billion, and J.C. Penney Company, ... |
| | 04-03-2000 | CVS.com Launches Enhanced Web Site at Spring Internet World| CIO Debra Robinson Delivers Healthcare Keynote;
Unveils New Site With Advanced Shopping Features,
Integration with Healtheon/WebMD
LOS ANGELES--(BW HealthWire)--April 3, 2000 --CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS), America's No. 1 drugstore chain, unveiled
its enhanced and integrated online pharmacy site, CVS.com
(http://www.cvs.com), today at Spring Internet World 2000.
Debra Robinson, chief information officer of CVS.com, displayed the new site during her health... |
| | 03-31-2000 | CVS To Join Ten Leading Retail Companies to Form Worldwide Retail Exchange; Web-Based B2B Marketplace With Combined Sales of $300 Billion|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2000--CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS), the nation's leading retail pharmacy, today announced that it has joined 10 other major international retailers in forming a collaborative partnership to establish the WorldWide Retail Exchange. The new web-based, business-to-business exchange is expected to begin operating mid-2000. It is designed to facilitate and simplify trading between retailers and over 100,000 suppliers, partners and distributors.
... |
| | 03-30-2000 | CVS Offers Exclusive Rocky & Bullwinkle Collectibles; Collectable Toys Based on the Classic Characters Available at CVS Stores and CVS.com|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2000--CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS) has unveiled its latest Collectible Promotion, "The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle and Friends." Based on the classic television cartoon series created by animator, Jay Ward, these collectibles are available exclusively at all CVS stores and through CVS.com.
Many people have fond memories of "The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle," which aired on network television from 1959-1973, and is remembered fo... |
| | 03-21-2000 | CVS Names Chris Bodine Senior VP of Merchandising; Bodine Currently Serves as CVS' Senior VP - Heath Care Services|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2000--
CVS Also Names New Senior VP of
Health Care Services
James Smith is Senior VP of E-Commerce & Managed Care
Operations for Eckerd
CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today announced that Chris Bodine, currently Senior Vice President - Health Care Services for CVS, has been named Senior Vice President - Merchandising for CVS. In his new position, ... |
| | 03-15-2000 | CVS.com Names New President| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BW HealthWire)--March 15, 2000--CVS
Corporation (NYSE:CVS) announced today that Doug Callihan, currently
CVS.com's Vice President of Merchandising and Pharmacy, has been named the new President and CEO of CVS.com.
In his new role as President and CEO, Callihan will oversee the continued growth and success of the nation's first online pharmacy that is fully integrated with traditional stores. Callihan has been instrumental in CVS.com's ongoing efforts to dev... |
| | 02-25-2000 | CVS Corporation Does Not Intend to Purchase PCS|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2000--In response to recent press reports, CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) stated today that it does not intend to purchase PCS Health Systems from Rite Aid Corp.
CVS is one of the most comprehensive and competitive pharmaceutical providers in America. The Company is the #1 provider of retail prescriptions in the U.S., with 4,100 stores. The Company has a competitive advantage with its broad and deep strategic alliance with Merck-Medco, ... |
| | 02-22-2000 | CVS Names Zigerelli Executive Vice President -Marketing|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2000--
Larry Zigerelli, formerly Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, will have expanded responsibilities and assume the title
of Executive Vice President - Marketing
CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) announced today that Larry Zigerelli has been named the company's new Executive Vice President -Marketing. Zigerelli, who joined CVS in February, 1999, has been serving as Executive Vice Presi... |
| | 02-15-2000 | Kevin F. Smith Joins CVS to Head Logistics| Vice President of Logistics & Customer Support at Heinz U.S.A. Assumes New CVS Role in February
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2000--CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today announced Kevin F. Smith will become the new Senior Vice President of Logistics. In his new role, Smith is responsible for managing CVS/pharmacy's supply chain, including the 10 CVS distribution centers that supply all of CVS's 4,100 stores. He will be an instrumental part of CVS/pharmacy's supply chain initia... |
| | 02-14-2000 | CVS.com Signs Multimillion-Dollar Exclusive Advertising Pact With the Microsoft Network| Agreement Designed To Boost CVS.com's Online Sales Of Prescriptions And Health Products, Increase Brand Awareness
REDMOND, Wash./WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2000--
Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT) and CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS),
America's No. 1 drugstore chain, today announced the signing of an multimillion-dollar online advertising deal providing CVS.com (www.cvs.com) with exclusive sponsorship opportunities on The Microsoft Network (MSN) (www.msn.com), one of the to... |
| | 01-20-2000 | CVS First to Launch Program to Assist Customers Who Use Herbal Products| -New CVS Plan to Protect Patients from Dangerous Drug Interactions
Between Prescriptions and Non-Prescription Health Remedies-
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2000--
CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy, today announced an innovative resource that provides customers with information on the effects of combining prescription medicine with nutritional supplements and non-prescription health remedies including herbal products. CVS is the f... |
| | 01-10-2000 | ADVISORY/Major Internet Healthcare Sites, CVS.com and Healtheon/WebMD, Join Forces; CVS.com Seattle executives available for comment|
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2000--
WHAT
Seattle-based online drugstore CVS.com has entered into a co-branding partnership with Healtheon/WebMD, one of the Internet's leading healthcare portals for doctors and consumers. Healtheon WebMD will provide comprehensive health content for the CVS.com site. The companies will develop new products and technologies, such as a standard, secure method for generating and filling prescriptions electronically.
OUTCOME ... |
| | 01-10-2000 | CVS/pharmacy, Healtheon/WebMD Partner to Create End-to-End E-Pharmacy Solution|
CVS.com Named Exclusive Pharmacy for WebMD Consumer Health
and Its Exclusive Online Partners
Healtheon/WebMD to be Exclusive E-Health Provider of Distribution,
Content, Community and Connectivity for CVS and its Affiliates
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and ATLANTA, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy (NYSE: CVS), America's #1 drugstore chain, and Healtheon/WebMD (Nasdaq: HLTH), the first end-to-end Internet healthcare company connecting... |
| | 12-22-1999 | CVS/Pharmacy Ready for Y2K Nation's Leading Drugstore Chain Confident In Its Ability To Serve Customers In The Year 2000|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 1999--CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS), which has been working since 1996 to address potential problems associated with computer systems unable to properly recognize the year 2000, believes it is Y2K compliant and does not anticipate any problems operating stores and dispensing customers their prescription medication in the new year and beyond.
As of September 1999, CVS has replaced or remediated all of its critical business systems, and has... |
| | 12-16-1999 | CVS.com Earns VIPPS Seal of Approval; e-Pharmacy for CVS/pharmacy Offers Safe, Secure Consumer Experience|
SEATTLE--(BW HealthWire)--Dec. 16, 1999--CVS.com (www.CVS.com), the online subsidiary of America's No. 1 drugstore chain, CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS) today announced that its has received the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) certification from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
Out of the over 400 Internet pharmacies currently selling prescription drugs, only four, including CVS.com, have received the seal of approval.
"The VIPPS ... |
| | 11-24-1999 | CVS Corporation Announces Launch of Exchange Offer for its 5 1/2% Notes|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 1999--CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) announced that, on November 22, 1999, it launched an offer to exchange all of its existing 5 1/2% Notes due 2004 for new 5 1/2% Exchange Notes due 2004. The exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m. (New York time) on December 22, 1999, unless extended. The Exchange Notes are identical in all material respects to the existing Notes, except that the Exchange Notes have been registered with the Securities and Exchange... |
| | 11-15-1999 | CVS Corporation Announces Status of Exchange Offer for Its 5 1/2% Notes; Agrees to Adjust Timing of Certain Merger-related Charges|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 1999--CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it has resolved all substantive matters relating to the Securities and Exchange Commission's review of the registration statement for its offer to exchange all of its existing 5 1/2% Notes due February 15, 2004 for new 5 1/2% Exchange Notes due February 15, 2004, and expects shortly to launch the exchange offer. The Exchange Notes will be identical in all material respects to the existing No... |
| | 10-26-1999 | CVS.com Provides Consumers With Test For Trustworthy E-Pharmacies| Tips to Find a Safe E-Pharmacy Helps Ensure Customer Safety During National Pharmacy Week, October 25-30, 1999
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 1999--In recognition of National Pharmacy Week, October 25-30, CVS.com, the online subsidiary of CVS/pharmacy, offers nine simple questions every consumer should ask before entrusting their health to an Internet pharmacy.
CVS.com's Top Tips to a Safe E-Pharmacy arms consumers with the information they need to determine whether a... |
| | 10-21-1999 | CVS Announces Plans To Enter New Markets: Tampa, Florida & Grand Rapids, Michigan|
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 1999--CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS), announced that it will enter two new U.S. drugstore markets in the year 2000: Tampa, Florida and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tampa is the 16th largest U.S. drugstore market and Grand Rapids is 75th in terms of total drugstore sales.
"This expansion is a natural extension of our growth strategy and we will be able to serve both these new markets with our existing distribution infrastructure," said Tom Ryan,... |
| | 10-06-1999 | CVS And Merck-Medco Form Strategic Alliance For Internet And Specialty Pharmacy Services| Franklin Lakes, N.J. and Woonsocket, R.I.--(BW HealthWire)--Oct. 6, 1999--
CVS.com to be exclusive provider of OTC and
general health products for Merck-Medco's 51 million plan
members on merck-medco.com
Merck-Medco plan members will be able to access
Merck-Medco mail service pharmacies through CVS.com
CVS/ProCare will be the exclusive mail order
specialty pharmacy provider for Merck-Medco members
who require treatment for complex and expensive drug therapies
... |
| | 09-22-1999 | CVS Elects Marian L. Heard To Board Of Directors| Woonsocket, RI, September 22, 1999: CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that Marian L. Heard has been elected to the company's Board of Directors. She is the President and CEO of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and CEO of the United Ways of New England. Mrs. Heard is also the Founding President and CEO of the Points of Light Foundation.
In 1997, Mrs. Heard was appointed as the CEO of the Steering Committee of the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. She is a member and sec... |
| | 09-14-1999 | CVS Declares Quarterly Dividend| Business Editors
WOONSOCKET, RI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1999--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly cash dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the
Company's common stock, payable November 3, 1999, to shareholders of
record October 22, 1999.
As of August 21, 1999, CVS operated 4,091 stores in 24 states and
the District of Columbia.
CVS is the largest retail provide... |
| | 09-14-1999 | CVS.com Electronically Connects Physicians, Patients To Pharmacists| Business Editors/Technology Writers
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1999--
Deal With MedicaLogic, Inc., Facilitates Seamless and
Error-Free Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions from
Point-of-Care to Pharmacy
CVS.com ( www.CVS.com ), the online subsidiary of America's No. 1
pharmacy chain, CVS/pharmacy (NYSE:CVS), today announced an ... |
| | 08-23-1999 | CVS/Pharmacy Is First To Launch Full-Service Internet Pharmacy| New Web Site Combines America's #1 Pharmacy with the Nation's 1st Internet Pharmacy
SEATTLE, August 23, 1999 -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), America's #1 drugstore chain, today announced the launch of CVS.com (www.cvs.com), a new e-commerce Web site that provides a fully-integrated online and brick-and-mortar pharmacy offering to consumers. The site is the result of the company's recent acquisition of soma.com, the Internet's first online pharmacy.
Branded with the CVS/pharmacy iden... |
| | 08-16-1999 | David B. Rickard Joins CVS As New CFO| Chief Financial Officer of RJR Nabisco Holdings Will Assume His Position at CVS in September
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 1999--CVS/pharmacy announced today that David B. Rickard will become the company's new
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Rickard has been the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of RJR Nabisco Holdings Corporation since 1997, where he assisted in the strategic
separation of the company's tobacco and food busi... |
| | 07-07-1999 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividends| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 1999--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly cash dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the
Company's common stock, payable August 3, 1999, to shareholders of
record July 22, 1999.
CVS is the leading drug store chain in the Northeast,
Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Midwest regions. As of March 27, 1999, CVS
operated 4,096 stores in 24 states and the District of Columbia.
General... |
| | 06-22-1999 | CVS Expanding Its National Specialty Pharmacy Network - Procare - For HIV/AIDS, Transplant, Cancer & Other Complex Medical Conditions| Business Editors
RHODE ISLAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 1999--
CVS announces specialty pharmacy relationship with United
HealthCare
ProCare, a subsidiary of CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), announced
that it has reached a major agreement with United HealthCare - a
leading national managed care company, to provide specialty pharmacy
mail order services and other spec... |
| | 06-07-1999 | CVS Completes Acquisition of Soma.com| - Move Makes CVS the First Major Drugstore to Offer Complete Online Service -
RHODE ISLAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 1999-- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the
online pharmacy, Soma.com. CVS had announced on May 17, 1999, that it had reached an agreement with Soma to purchase the Seattle-based Internet pharmacy.
Today's announcement by CVS represents the successful completion of its purchase of 100% of Soma for a transaction value of $... |
| | 05-17-1999 | Advisory/CVS Media Conference Call To Discuss Soma.com Acquisition| (BUSINESS WIRE)--CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) invites members of the press to
participate in a conference call today, Monday, May 17, 1999, at 11:45
a.m. (EDT). Tom Ryan, CVS' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will
discuss the Company's acquisition of Soma.com, announced this morning,
followed by a question and answer session.
To participate, please dial the following number approximately
ten minutes prior to the scheduled starting time:
(800) 946-0782
A replay of the call wi... |
| | 05-17-1999 | CVS To Acquire Soma.com| Acquisition of Online Pharmacy Site To Immediately Enhance CVS' Internet Presence; Lays Foundation for Leading Internet Business
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 1999--CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS - news) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Soma.com, as part of a comprehensive strategy
aimed at accelerating CVS' presence on the Internet and capitalizing on its position as the nation's largest retail provider of prescriptions. CVS will acquire
Som... |
| | 04-15-1999 | CVS Managed Care And Pfizer Health Solutions Launch First Philadelphia CVS Health Connection| PHILADELPHIA--(BW HealthWire)--April 15, 1999--CVS Managed Care
Inc., and Pfizer Health Solutions, today celebrate the grand opening
of the first Philly-based CVS Health Connection, which features
convenient health education programs in local CVS/pharmacy stores.
CVS Health Connection is a community-based health education and
resource center that provides current health information, health
monitoring services, individualized care programs, and community
sponsored programs to consumers i... |
| | 04-14-1999 | CVS Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| Woonsocket, RI, April 14, 1999 - CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly cash dividend
at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the Company's common stock, payable
May 4, 1999, to shareholders of record April 23, 1999.
CVS is the leading drug store chain in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Midwest regions. As of March 27, 1999, CVS operated 4,096 stores in 24 states and the District of Columbia.
General Information ab... |
| | 02-11-1999 | CVS Corporation Names Thomas M. Ryan Chairman Of The Board, Charles C. Conaway Named President And Chief Operating Officer| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--
Stanley P. Goldstein, Company Co-Founder, to Retire at
Annual Meeting in April
CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today announced that Thomas M. Ryan,
President and Chief Executive Officer, has been named Chairman of the
Board, effective at the Company's Annual Meeting on April 14, 1999.
Mr. Ryan will also continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer.
Stanley P. Goldstein, currently CVS' C... |
| | 02-08-1999 | CVS Corporation Announces Pricing Of $300 Million Private Placement| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 1999--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) announced today that it privately placed $300 million of
5.50% notes due 2004, with an original issue price of 99.632%.
Closing on the private placement is expected to occur on or about
February 11, 1999. The proceeds from the sale of the notes will be
used to repay outstanding short-term commercial paper.
The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and
may not be sold absent registration or... |
| | 01-14-1999 | CVS Names Lawrence J. Zigerelli To Executive Vice President, Corporate Development| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 1999--CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) today announced it has named Lawrence J. Zigerelli to the
position of Executive Vice President, Corporate Development.
Zigerelli will have responsibility for new business development
including e-commerce, database marketing, and the evaluation of
strategic marketing opportunities. He will report to CVS Corporation
President and CEO Thomas M. Ryan and serve on the company's executive
committee.
Zigerelli, 4... |
| | 01-12-1999 | CVS Makes Dividend Announcement| WOONSOCKET, RI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 1999--CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved
its quarterly cash dividend at the rate of $0.0575 per share on the
Company's common stock, payable February 3, 1999, to shareholders of
record January 22, 1999.
CVS is the leading drug store chain in the Northeast,
Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Midwest regions. As of December 26, 1998,
CVS operated 4,122 stores in 24 states and the District of Columbia.
... |
| | 10-14-1998 | CVS Corporation Launches New Investor Relations Website| WOONSOCKET, RI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 14, 1998--CVS
Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today announced the unveiling of its new
Investor Relations website, which provides the public with easy access
to important corporate information. The website can be accessed
through the Company's home page at http://www.cvs.com .
CVS' new investor site includes a feature that enables interested
parties to receive an E-mail notification of new information on the
site, such as news releases, calendar updates... |
| | 07-24-1998 | CVS Acquires 16 Thriftway Drugstores In New York| Woonsocket, RI (July 24, 1998) - CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
and Thriftway Pharmacy Associates today announced that they have reached an agreement
under which CVS will acquire sixteen Thriftway drugstores located in the metropolitan New
York market.
"We are very pleased with the addition of these stores," said Tom Ryan,
President and CEO of CVS Corporation. "This acquisition is consistent with our
overall plan for expansion in the metro New ... |
| | 05-13-1998 | CVS Splits Stock Two For One And Declares Dividend Increase| WOONSOCKET, RI, May 13, 1998 - - CVS Corporation
(NYSE:CVS) announced that its Board of Directors today declared a two-for-one stock split
distributable on June 15, 1998 to shareholders of record on May 25, 1998, and increased
the dividend rate on the company’s common stock after the split.
In that regard, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.0575 per share
payable on August 1, 1998, to shareholders of record on July 23, 1998. The dividend... |
| | 03-31-1998 | CVS Completes Arbor Acquisition Creating The Nation's Largest Chain Drug Retailer| WOONSOCKET, RI, March 31, 1998 -- CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today
announced that it has completed its acquisition of Arbor Drugs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARBR).
The transaction, which joins together CVS, a leading national chain
drug retailer, with Arbor, the most highly regarded regional chain, establishes the
combined enterprise as the nation’s top chain drug retailer based on store count and
prescriptions dispensed. The combined company will have 1998 revenues exceeding $1... |
| | 03-25-1998 | CVS Sets Exchange Ratio For Arbor Acquisition; Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period Expires| WOONSOCKET, RI, March 25, 1998 --
CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today announced the exchange ratio in connection with its
proposed acquisition of Arbor Drugs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARBR).
For each Arbor share exchanged in the merger, Arbor shareholders will
receive 0.3182 shares of CVS common stock. The transaction will result in the issuance of
approximately 18.9 million CVS shares to Arbor shareholders, based on a total of roughly
59.4 million outstanding Arbor shares... |
| | 03-16-1998 | CVS Corporation Names Thomas M. Ryan, Chief Executive Officer| WOONSOCKET, RI, March 16, 1998 -- CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS)
today announced that its Board of Directors has named Thomas M. Ryan President and Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Ryan, who is currently Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer,
succeeds Stanley P. Goldstein, who will continue in the position of Chairman of the Board.
The changes become effective at the Company’s Annual Meeting on May 13, 1998.
Mr. Goldstein commented, "Tom has done a ... |
| | 02-09-1998 | CVS To Acquire Arbor Drugs In $1.48 Billion Transaction, Creating Nation's Largest Chain Drug Retailer| --Unites Leading National Chain Drug Retailer with Premier Regional Chain--
Woonsocket, RI and Troy, MI, February 9, 1998 -- CVS Corporation
(NYSE: CVS) and Arbor Drugs, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARBR) today announced that they have signed a
definitive agreement under which CVS will acquire Arbor in a stock transaction valued at
approximately $1.48 billion.
The transaction, which joins together CVS, a leading national chain
drug retailer, with Arbor, the most highly reg... |
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