WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --As trees blossom and shed their pollen and grasses and weeds germinate in yards and fields across America, allergy sufferers are retreating indoors with seemingly no relief in sight. MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinic inside select CVS/pharmacy stores, can help patients breathe easier and take control of their allergies this spring with treatment services available seven days a week, including weekday evening hours. "It's simple to suggest to allergy sufferers that they stay indoors and turn on the air conditioning, but for most, that's not a practical solution, especially when they want to mow the lawn, plant a garden and or see a child's Little League game," said Andrew Sussman, M.D., President, MinuteClinic and Senior Vice President/ Associate Chief Medical Officer, CVS Caremark. "MinuteClinic practitioners can assess a patient's condition and recommend an appropriate course of treatment that may include prescription medications to provide relief and clear nasal pathways before they become overly inflamed." Allergies are one of the most common yet overlooked diseases in the United States. An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from seasonal indoor/outdoor allergies according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. When visiting MinuteClinic - where no appointment is necessary - a nurse practitioner or physician assistant who specializes in family health care sees allergy sufferers. The practitioner provides a thorough exam that focuses on the patient's eyes, nasal passage, throat and lungs to determine the extent of allergy-related irritation, inflammation and blockage. Treatment options may include over-the-counter recommendations such as nasal saline and eye drops along with prescriptions when clinically appropriate. Effective prescription therapies may include antihistamines, decongestants, steroid nasal sprays and anti-inflammatory medications. MinuteClinic practitioners are trained to diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for common family illnesses such as strep throat and ear, eye, sinus, bladder and bronchial infections. Minor wounds, abrasions and joint sprains are treated, and common vaccinations such as influenza, tetanus, pneumovax, and Hepatitis A & B are available at most locations. Spring allergy exams at MinuteClinic are $62 and are covered by most health care insurance. A MinuteClinic visit summary, which includes the results of any lab tests performed, is provided to primary care providers with patient permission. Visit summaries are typically sent within 24 hours via electronic medical record, fax or mail. About MinuteClinic MinuteClinic is a division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States. MinuteClinic launched the first retail health care centers in the United States in 2000 and is the first provider to establish a national presence, with approximately 500 locations in 25 states and the District of Columbia. By creating a health care delivery model that responds to consumer demand, MinuteClinic makes access to high-quality medical treatment easier for more Americans. Nationally, the company has generated more than six million patient visits, with a 95% customer satisfaction rating. A recognized leader in the patient-centric health care movement, MinuteClinic consistently brings innovation to the marketplace and sets new standards for clinical quality that exceed the national guidelines established for store-based clinics. MinuteClinic is the first retail health care provider to receive accreditation (2006) and reaccreditation (2009) from The Joint Commission, the national evaluation and certifying agency for nearly 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. For more information, visit www.MinuteClinic.com.

WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --CVS Caremark, the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States, announced today that FORTUNE magazine has ranked the company 18th on the 2010 FORTUNE 500 list, the magazine's annual list of U.S. Companies ranked by revenue, and #1 in its industry sector. "We are proud to deliver quality pharmacy health care services to millions of consumers and health plan members," said Tom Ryan, Chairman, President and CEO of CVS Caremark. "The success of our business model is based on our ability to bring unique perspectives to the challenge of improving health outcomes while managing costs. As we continue to design new approaches to delivering pharmacy services in both retail and pharmacy benefit management settings and as we continue to advance the health care community's understanding of how prescription drugs can be used more effectively, we are excited about the prospects for long-term growth." Today's ranking follows FORTUNE's recent naming of CVS Caremark as the #1 most-admired company in its industry, the Food and Drug Stores sector, as part of the magazine's annual listing of the World's Most Admired companies. CVS Caremark also was named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List published earlier this year by Corporate Responsibility Magazine. The full FORTUNE 500 list and related stories appear in the May 3 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands Monday, April 19, and now at fortune.com/500. About CVS Caremark CVS Caremark is the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States. Through our integrated offerings across the entire spectrum of pharmacy care, we are uniquely positioned to provide greater access, to engage plan members in behaviors that improve their health, and to lower overall health care costs for health plans, plan sponsors and their members. CVS Caremark is a market leader in mail order pharmacy, retail pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and retail clinics, and is a leading provider of Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. As one of the country's largest pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), we provide access to a network of more than 64,000 pharmacies, including approximately 7,000 CVS/pharmacy(R) stores that provide unparalleled service and capabilities. Our clinical expertise includes one of the industry's most comprehensive disease management programs. General information about CVS Caremark is available through the Company's Web site at http://info.cvscaremark.com.

WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 13, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced the results of a study of why some patients who say they want to be adherent to their medications still stop taking them. The company enlisted psychologists for its newest study to find out if individuals know what is motivating them to stop taking medicine, or if they don't recognize assumptions they are making that are prompting them to stop. The study was conducted by Minds at Work of Cambridge, MA, a company founded by Harvard University psychologists. Their work included extensive pre-interviews to find a sampling of patients who said that even though they wanted to follow doctors' orders, they stopped taking prescription medicines for reasons they did not fully understand. The psychologists conducted hour-long, "hidden motivations" interviews with those individuals to understand the underlying cause of their actions. Among the findings were:

• Twenty-four percent came to see that taking prescribed medications interfered with personal priorities like taking care of family members, compromising social aspects of their lives or finding it to be just another in a long line of chores to keep track of.
• Twenty-one percent came to seetaking their medicine made them feel like they were losing control of their lives and sometimes by stopping their medicine they felt they were resisting authority.
• Seventeen percent came to see they felt taking medicine gave them an unfavorable identity, made them feel old or they wanted others to view them in a more favorable light.
• Sixteen percent came to see they felt they knew better than their doctors what was good for them; some believed they should take care of their health through exercise and diet.
• Sixteen percent came to see they were wary of the health care and pharmaceutical industries and did not want to become dependent on medications or suffer unknown side-effects.
• Six percent came to see theydid not want to change their personal routines, so they simply put off taking their medications.

"We are looking at patient non-adherence from every angle in an effort to solve this problem," said Dr. Troyen A. Brennan, MD, MPH, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of CVS Caremark. "We are working with researchers to study claims data. We launched a research partnership with behavioral economists and social marketing experts to understand patient behavior. This review by psychologists adds to those efforts and gives us yet another view of consumers as we work to improve pharmacy care." In addition, CVS Caremark is continually testing new communications strategies and new programs to drive adherence among its PBM population, taking results of this study and other initiatives into consideration to develop programs that might help improve adherence rates. The work complements CVS Caremark's previously announced three-year collaboration with Harvard and Brigham and Women's Hospital to research pharmacy claims data to better understand patient behavior around medication adherence. In addition, earlier this month the company launched a Behavior Change Research Partnership with academic leaders from Carnegie Mellon University, Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business and the University of Pennsylvania's Medical School and Wharton School of Business to develop insights into consumer actions around health challenges through the lens of behavioral economics and social marketing. CVS Caremark is undertaking these studies because patient non-adherence to essential chronic medications is widely recognized as a barrier to improving public health and a cause of increasing medical costs. Past studies show one-quarter of people receiving prescriptions never fill their first prescription, and patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and coronary artery disease adhere to their ongoing medication regimen only about half of the time. Non-adherence to essential medications is a frequent cause of preventable hospitalizations and patient illness, with costs to the U.S. health care system estimated at about $300 billion annually. About CVS Caremark CVS Caremark is the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States. Through our integrated offerings across the entire spectrum of pharmacy care, we are uniquely positioned to provide greater access, to engage plan members in behaviors that improve their health, and to lower overall health care costs for health plans, plan sponsors and their members. CVS Caremark is a market leader in mail order pharmacy, retail pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and retail clinics, and is a leading provider of Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. As one of the country's largest pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), we provide access to a network of more than 64,000 pharmacies, including approximately 7,000 CVS/pharmacy(R) stores that provide unparalleled service and capabilities. Our clinical expertise includes one of the industry's most comprehensive disease management programs. General information about CVS Caremark is available through the Company's Web site at http://info.cvscaremark.com.

WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 1, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has been awarded Mail Service Pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. "CVS Caremark is pleased to receive this accreditation," said Chris Luthin, Executive Vice President, Operations Management, Caremark Pharmacy Services. "This demonstrates the company's ongoing focus and commitment to provide outstanding service and improve the customer experience through our mail pharmacy services." "By applying for and receiving URAC accreditation, CVS Caremark has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care," said Alan P. Spielman, URAC President and CEO. "Quality health care is crucial to our nation's welfare and it is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselves against national standards and undergo rigorous evaluation by an independent accrediting body." URAC offers the only third-party, voluntary accreditation program of this scope for the pharmacy benefit management and prescription services industry. All standards were developed by URAC's Pharmacy Advisory Committee, which includes a wide range of stakeholders: employers, consumers, pharmacy consultants, health plans, retail pharmacy, pharmacy benefit management organizations, pharmacy professional organizations, labor, and large public purchasing groups. About URAC An independent, nonprofit organization, URAC is a leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC's standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a mark of distinction for health care organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningful standards for the health care industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org. About CVS Caremark CVS Caremark is the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States. Through our integrated offerings across the entire spectrum of pharmacy care, we are uniquely positioned to provide greater access, to engage plan members in behaviors that improve their health, and to lower overall health care costs for health plans, plan sponsors and their members. CVS Caremark is a market leader in mail order pharmacy, retail pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and retail clinics, and is a leading provider of Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. As one of the country's largest pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), we provide access to a network of more than 64,000 pharmacies, including approximately 7,000 CVS/pharmacy(R) stores that provide unparalleled service and capabilities. Our clinical expertise includes one of the industry's most comprehensive disease management programs. General information about CVS Caremark is available through the Company's Web site at http://info.cvscaremark.com.

WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 1, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --MinuteClinic, the largest provider of retail-based medical clinics in the United States, has introduced a series of convenient health condition monitoring services to help patients previously diagnosed with diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol and high blood pressure overcome the challenges of living with their conditions. Health condition monitoring is available at MinuteClinic locations in CVS/pharmacy stores in 20 states and the District of Columbia. MinuteClinic is the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS). The new monitoring services, called Monitoring Made Easy(TM), are performed by MinuteClinic nurse practitioners and physician assistants. They are designed to support patients with ongoing health conditions in between visits to their primary care provider or to provide assistance to patients who may not receive regular care. MinuteClinic will send all health care monitoring results to a primary care provider with patient permission. Visit summaries are sent via electronic medical record or fax, typically within 24 hours. In addition, MinuteClinic practitioners will help patients locate a primary care provider in the community if they do not have one. A collaborating physician (medical director) is on call during MinuteClinic operating hours. "There are millions of Americans who are overwhelmed by the difficulties associated with caring for their diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol and high blood pressure," said Andrew Sussman, M.D., President, MinuteClinic and Senior Vice President/Associate Chief Medical Officer, CVS Caremark. "These patients must navigate the health care system on their own and often face enormous time and cost commitments that can sometimes keep them from getting the care they need. "By providing health condition monitoring at MinuteClinic, our goal is to be a convenient and affordable resource where patients can not only receive an exam and regular lab tests, but also spend meaningful time with a practitioner to obtain advice and have questions about their condition and medication answered." Monitoring Made Easy services at MinuteClinic are available seven days a week, including weekday evening hours; no appointment is necessary. When providing health condition monitoring services, MinuteClinic practitioners review the individual's medical history and perform an exam and tests based on nationally established clinical practice guidelines for standards of care, which may include an A1c test and comprehensive foot exam for diabetes, breathing and oxygen level testing for asthma, a lipid profile for high cholesterol and a blood pressure check and microalbumin test for high blood pressure. "We know from our own research and from independent studies conducted by the Rand Corporation, that as many as 60 percent of patients visiting our clinics are without a primary care provider," said Sussman. "So our practitioners are in a unique position to help patients identify a primary care provider and create a path of care that includes monitoring at MinuteClinic to stay on top of their condition." Most health insurance plans cover MinuteClinic health condition monitoring services. Patients are advised to contact their insurance company to verify coverage prior to their visit. Self-pay visits start at $62. Patients are informed of additional lab charges at the time of visit. A series of blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and weight evaluation screening services are also provided by MinuteClinic to patients who have not been previously diagnosed with a condition but want to determine if they are at-risk. In addition to offering monitoring and screening services, MinuteClinic practitioners are trained to diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for common family illnesses such as strep throat and ear, eye, sinus, bladder and bronchial infections. Minor wounds, abrasions and joint sprains are treated, and common vaccinations such as influenza, tetanus, pneumovax, and Hepatitis A & B are available at all locations. About MinuteClinic MinuteClinic is a division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States. MinuteClinic launched the first retail health care centers in the United States in 2000 and is the first provider to establish a national presence, with approximately 500 locations in 25 states and the District of Columbia. By creating a health care delivery model that responds to consumer demand, MinuteClinic makes access to high-quality medical treatment easier for more Americans. Nationally, the company has generated more than six million patient visits, with a 95% customer satisfaction rating. A recognized leader in the patient-centric health care movement, MinuteClinic consistently brings innovation to the marketplace and sets new standards for clinical quality that exceed the national guidelines established for store-based clinics. MinuteClinic is the first retail health care provider to receive accreditation (2006) and reaccreditation (2009) from The Joint Commission, the national evaluation and certifying agency for nearly 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. For more information, visit www.MinuteClinic.com.

* Holds grand opening at its first store in city of Memphis * Announces fulfillment of $16 million commitment for the expansion of Rehabilitation Services Center at Memphis-based St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) through the hospital's annual Thanks and Giving(R) campaign WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb 03, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's leading retail pharmacy, celebrated the grand opening of its first store in the city of Memphis today. Shelby County Mayor Joseph Ford joined CVS officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/cvs/42224/ (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100203/MM48181 ) "We are pleased to be opening stores in Memphis and expanding our presence in the state of Tennessee," said Larry Merlo, President of CVS/pharmacy. "Our mission at CVS is to make pharmacy solutions effective and easy for our customers, so we look forward to providing high-quality and convenient pharmacy services at a great value to our new customers in Memphis." The new Memphis CVS/pharmacy is located at 9861 Highway 64. Additional locations on Winchester Rd. and Stage Rd. in Memphis will open later this year, and more stores are planned for the market over the next few years. CVS/pharmacy's new stores in Memphis will feature all of the products and services for which millions of customers across the country visit its stores every day, including: * A full service pharmacy staffed by highly trained pharmacists and pharmacy staff * A complete line of health and beauty products including many brands exclusive to CVS/pharmacy * General merchandise and digital photo-processing * The CVS ExtraCare Rewards Program, which offers customers money back through Extra Bucks that are earned by shopping in-store or at http://www.cvs.com/ As part of the grand opening celebration, CVS/pharmacy announced that, since 2004, it has raised $16 million through its participation in St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's annual Thanks and Giving holiday fundraising campaign to support the expansion of the hospital's Rehabilitation Services Center. St. Jude will hold a ceremony to dedicate the CVS Caremark Rehabilitation Services Center following the CVS/pharmacy grand opening. "This new facility plays a critical role in helping St. Jude Children's Research Hospital provide care that not only saves lives, but protects children's quality of life during treatment for catastrophic diseases," said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. "Partners like CVS Caremark help ensure that every child who comes through our doors has hope for a brighter future." "The CVS Caremark Rehabilitation Services Center was made possible by our customers who support the Thanks and Giving campaign every year and by the dedicated work of our employees," said Merlo. "We are very proud that this new facility is helping St. Jude give children the support they need to reach their greatest potential." About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit http://www.stjude.org/. About CVS/pharmacy CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), is America's leading retail pharmacy with more than 7,000 CVS/pharmacy and Longs Drug stores. 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.cvscaremark.com/.

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 21, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's leading retail pharmacy, celebrated its entry into the St. Louis market today with a grand opening at its new store in Ellisville, Mo. Joining CVS officials at the ceremony were Charlie A. Dooley, St. Louis County Executive and The Honorable Matt Pirrello, Mayor of Ellisville. "We are pleased to be opening stores in St. Louis, the 20th largest drugstore market in the country. It is a great fit for our strategy of expanding into high-growth markets," said Larry Merlo, President of CVS/pharmacy. "Our mission at CVS is to make pharmacy solutions effective and easy for our customers, so we look forward to providing high-quality and convenient pharmacy services at a great value to our new customers in St. Louis." CVS/pharmacy's new stores in St. Louis feature all of the products and services for which millions of customers across the country visit its stores every day, including: * A full service pharmacy staffed by highly trained pharmacists and pharmacy staff * A complete line of health and beauty products including many brands exclusive to CVS/pharmacy * General merchandise and digital photo-processing * The CVS ExtraCare Rewards Program, which offers customers money back through Extra Bucks that are earned by shopping in-store or at www.cvs.com CVS/pharmacy opened four stores in the St. Louis market over the past week: * 7320 Gravois Ave, St. Louis * 7334 Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis * 9141 Olive Blvd., Olivette * 15846 Manchester Rd, Ellisville CVS/pharmacy will open a fifth location in Ballwin in the fall. In total, the five stores will bring about 125 new jobs to the St. Louis community this year. As part of the grand opening celebration in Ellisville, CVS/pharmacy announced a $10,000 donation in funding and products to the St. Louis Area Foodbank, the region's largest non-profit food distribution center dedicated to feeding those in need. The donation includes a $5,000 gift in January and a $5,000 match in personal care products in February as part of a collection drive. Throughout the month of February, CVS' four St. Louis stores will have collection bins for customers to donate to the Foodbank non-perishable food and personal care items, such as hygiene and baby products purchased at CVS/pharmacy. CVS will match the amount of product donated by customers with an additional product donation of up to $5,000 in value. "The St. Louis Area Foodbank is delighted to partner with CVS/pharmacy," said Verletta Cole, director of development for St. Louis Area Foodbank. "We appreciate CVS/pharmacy for recognizing the need and for responding so generously." About CVS/pharmacy CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), is America's leading retail pharmacy with more than 7,000 CVS/pharmacy and Longs Drug stores. 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 www.cvscaremark.com. About St. Louis Area Foodbank The St. Louis Area Foodbank is a non-profit food distribution center for organizations that feed hungry people in both Eastern Missouri and Southwestern Illinois. The Foodbank gathers and distributes over 22 million pounds of food annually for local communities in need. For more information, visit www.stlfoodbank.org.

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy today announced that ExtraCare cardholders received a combined total of more than $1.9 billion in savings and rewards throughout 2009, simply by using their ExtraCare card each time they shopped at CVS/pharmacy or online at CVS.com. These savings represent a sizable increase from last year's total. In the final quarter of 2009 alone, ExtraCare cardholders earned a total of $76,257,924.50 in savings. With more than 62 million active cardholders, CVS/pharmacy's ExtraCare Rewards program is one of the most popular ways consumers save money throughout the year, and it remains the largest retail loyalty program in the U.S. ExtraCare cardholders came out in droves in 2009 with seniors leading the charge as the fastest growing demographic of rewards program users with more than 7.3 million to date and growing. Overall, the numbers show that ExtraCare is gaining in popularity as value becomes a key decision maker for where consumers shop, and the program itself saw an increase of 10 million active card users from December 2008 to December 2009. Both the number of men and women who signed up for a card increased substantially, growing by 8.7% and 7.9% respectively since last year. "In 2009, Americans continued to cut costs and look for new ways to help stretch their dollar," said Bari Harlam, Vice President of Marketing for CVS/pharmacy. "Through our ExtraCare loyalty program, we were able to deliver real value to CVS/pharmacy customers consistently throughout the year. In 2010 we're raising the bar even higher for ExtraCare members as we focus on providing additional savings on the products our customers need and value most like prescriptions and over-the-counter medications." The following ten "Super Saving" communities earned the highest number of Extra Bucks in the last three months of 2009:

• Los Angeles, CA - shoppers earned more than $6.5 million
• Boston, MA - shoppers earned more than $3.7 million
• Los Angeles, CA - shoppers earned more than $6.5 million
• Boston, MA - shoppers earned more than $3.7 million
• Washington, DC - shoppers earned nearly $3.6 million
• Philadelphia, PA - shoppers earned approximately $2.5 million
• Detroit, MI - shoppers earned nearly $2.5 million
• Northern New Jersey - shoppers earned more than $2.1 million
• Dallas-Fort Worth, TX - shoppers earned nearly $2 million
• Atlanta, GA - shoppers earned just over $2.0 million
• Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL - shoppers earned nearly $2.0 million
• Chicago, IL - shoppers earned nearly $1.7 million

Double Bucks Promotion: January 17 through March 15 Starting on January 17, CVS/pharmacy is running a special promotion called "I Heart My Double Bucks!" that offers double Extra Bucks rewards to customers purchasing prescriptions and CVS/pharmacy brand health, household, beauty and personal care products. CVS/pharmacy regularly receives feedback from customers about how much they love their Extra Bucks and the "I Heart My Double Bucks!" campaign was developed to acknowledge and reward their enthusiasm. By simply presenting a Double Bucks certificate along with their ExtraCare card in-store or by signing up for the offer online, shoppers will earn twice the amount of Bucks with $2 Extra Bucks for every two prescriptions filled and will earn 4% back on all CVS/pharmacy brand purchases instead of the usual 2%. CVS/pharmacy's private-label line of products spans a variety of categories. Shoppers who sign up for Double Bucks will earn 4% back when purchasing any CVS/pharmacy brand product, no matter what it is - including items like snacks, pain relievers and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, skincare, bath and body, and cleaning supplies. The products are developed with the same innovative, high-quality ingredients as national brands but are typically available for 20-30% less cost. All CVS/pharmacy brand products are covered by a 100% money-back guarantee, even if opened. How the ExtraCare Program and Double Bucks Promotion Work Registering for an ExtraCare account is free and takes less than two minutes in-store or online. CVS/pharmacy customers save money through the ExtraCare Rewards program all year long, by earning both quarterly and instant Extra Bucks. Extra Bucks can be likened to free CVS/pharmacy money that can be used on nearly anything in the store. ExtraCare cardholders receive 2% back on nearly every dollar spent in the store, every time they shop, regardless of whether or not they participate in any sales or special offers. Additionally, for every two prescriptions filled at CVS/pharmacy, ExtraCare cardholders automatically receive $1 Extra Buck. Double Bucks certificates are available at any CVS/pharmacy store and online at CVS.com/DoubleBucks beginning on January 17. Additionally, the certificates are included in the weekly sale circulars throughout the duration of the program. Online shoppers can also sign up for Double Bucks by visiting http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/promoContent/promoLandingTemplate.jsp?promoLandingId=1177, where they can register their ExtraCare cards and reap the extra rewards. Cardholders have until March 15 to present the certificate with their ExtraCare card in-store or sign up online to take advantage of the special offer. Shoppers who participate in the promotion will receive their doubled Extra Bucks along with all other quarterly Extra Bucks rewards on the bottom of their receipts during their first visit in April. ExtraCare is not a typical discount program; CVS/pharmacy actually pays back customers with store credit for items that consumers will be interested in or have purchased in the past. The ExtraCare Rewards program acts almost like a personal shopper, recommending products and providing special offers tailored to each cardholder so that CVS/pharmacy customers receive personalized savings. With this program, CVS/pharmacy offers its customers a convenient customer experience combined with the savings that cater to their needs and desired purchases. To learn more about the ExtraCare program, consumers can visit http://www.CVS.com/ExtraCare. To sign up for Double Bucks online, consumers can visit http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/promoContent/promoLandingTemplate.jsp?promoLandingId=1177. About CVS/pharmacy CVS/pharmacy is the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS). The Company operates more than 7,000 CVS/pharmacy and Longs Drugs stores. 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.cvscaremark.com/.