Press Release

 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, provides improved access to health education and senior benefits through the nationwide networks of over 6,300 CVS/pharmacy stores and NCOA's Senior Center members and other affiliated community-based organizations.

"In the first year of our relationship with CVS/pharmacy, we've been able to touch an encouraging number of seniors in communities across the country, providing education on medications and benefits of importance to seniors," said James Firman, President and CEO of NCOA. "We're delighted to extend this partnership so these efforts can continue to grow."

    Components of the "Prescription for Better Health" program include:
    -- Medication Management:  CVS pharmacists host information sessions at
       NCOA-affiliated organizations that focus on managing medications
       effectively and preventing possible drug interactions.  Attendees have
       the opportunity to review their medications with a CVS pharmacist and
       receive tips on medication management.
    -- Education:  CVS/pharmacy and NCOA inform seniors about taking better
       care of their health through the availability of educational resources
       in CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide.  On an ongoing basis, the
       CVS/pharmacy Wellness Information Centers offer information on health
       issues, disease states, and advice for caregivers.
    -- Access:  CVS/pharmacy is helping to make seniors and caregivers aware
       of the NCOA BenefitsCheckUp(R) tool, the nation's most comprehensive
       Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with
       limited income and resources.  BenefitsCheckUp includes more than 1,550
       public and private benefits programs from all 50 states and the
       District of Columbia, ranging from energy assistance and nutrition
       programs to Extra Help through Medicare Part D and income supplements.
       CVS/pharmacy and NCOA offer a co-branded version of the site at
       www.benefitscheckup.org/cvs.  Informational brochures are available in
       CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.
    -- Prevention:  CVS/pharmacy offers free health screenings in select
       markets with community outreach supported by the NCOA.  In 2008,
       CVS/pharmacy is conducting screenings to evaluate blood and cholesterol
       levels, bone density and hearing in selected stores. In addition,
       CVS/pharmacy offers flu vaccinations during cold and flu season.

A new component moving forward will be joint CVS/pharmacy and NCOA research initiatives that promise to yield new insights on seniors and medication trends, providing important data to enhance "Prescription for Better Health" programs.

"With the oldest of the baby boomers turning 62 this year, it's more important than ever to have resources readily available to seniors and their caregivers to guide them through health issues and give them a better understanding of their medications," said Larry Merlo, President of CVS/pharmacy. "Our partnership with the NCOA is proving to be a very effective way to make resources easily accessible at the community level. We're very excited to continue the good work we've begun."

About CVS/pharmacy

CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), is America's largest retail pharmacy with more than 6,300 retail locations. CVS/pharmacy is committed to improving the lives of those we serve by making innovative and high-quality health and pharmacy services safe, affordable and easy to access, both in its stores and online at CVS.com. General information about CVS/pharmacy and CVS Caremark is available at http://www.cvs.com/pressroom, as well as http://investor.cvs.com.

About the National Council on Aging

Founded in 1950, the National Council on Aging has a mission to improve the lives of older Americans. NCOA programs help older people remain healthy and independent, find jobs, increase access to benefits programs, and discover meaningful ways to continue contributing to society. A charitable organization with a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders, NCOA is based in Washington, DC. For more information about NCOA, please visit www.NCOA.org.

    Contacts:
    Carolyn Castel    Scott L. Parkin            Lynne Cavanaugh
    CVS/pharmacy      National Council on Aging  Weber Shandwick
    (401) 770-5717    (202) 479-6975             (617) 520-7046
    ccastel@cvs.com   scott.parkin@ncoa.org      lcavanaugh@webershandwick.com


SOURCE  CVS/pharmacy
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    /CONTACT:  Carolyn Castel of CVS/pharmacy, +1-401-770-5717,
ccastel@cvs.com, or Scott L. Parkin of National Council on Aging,
+1-202-479-6975, scott.parkin@ncoa.org, or Lynne Cavanaugh of Weber Shandwick,
+1-617- 520-7046, lcavanaugh@webershandwick.com /
    /Web site:  http://www.cvs.com
                http://www.NCOA.org /
    (CVS)

CO:  CVS/pharmacy; National Council on Aging
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