CVS/pharmacy customers have come to expect great service in the pharmacy and a broad range of offerings in the front of the store. In an increasing number of locations, we're giving people yet another reason to stop in about 600 of our stores in 25 states now feature MinuteClinics, the U.S. leader in retail-based health clinics. More than 11 million people have visited MinuteClinic since its founding in 2000, and we've been busy opening new locations since purchasing the company in 2006.
MinuteClinic practitioners specialize in family health care and can diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for common family illnesses such as strep throat and ear, eye, sinus, bladder and bronchial infections. Minor wounds, abrasions, skin conditions and joint sprains are treated, and other common vaccinations such as influenza, tetanus, pneumonia, and Hepatitis A & B are available at most locations. Walk-in camp, sports and college physicals for adolescents are available daily. In addition, MinuteClinic administers a series of wellness services designed to help consumers identify lifestyle changes needed to improve their current and future health, including screenings and monitoring for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
MinuteClinics will play an increasingly important role in our drive to lower the cost of health care for insurance plans and self-insured employers. Each location provides quality care at a price that is more affordable than the typical visit to the doctor's office or emergency room. Of course, when patients have conditions that require a doctor's care, MinuteClinic refers them to their family physician or provides a list of area doctors if they don't have one.
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