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Walgreen, CVS add healthcare services to in-store clinics

Jun. 5, 2009
Care has grown to include treatment of skin conditions, asthma and sprains. The offerings by retail operators raise concerns among doctors. Amid the economic downturn and slow growth for retail and outpatient medical care services, pharmacy giants Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. are rolling...
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