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U.S. antiviral supplies tighten as prescriptions soar
BOSTON (Reuters) - Pharmacies across the country are struggling to meet demand for antiviral medications as anxious patients rush to fill prescriptions, raising the specter of supply shortages for those who really need treatment.
Nations:Mexico Activities:2009 Swine Flu Source:(Reuters)
2009-05-03
CVS Caremark says 4Q profit grew 17 percent
NEW YORK - CVS Caremark Corp., one of the nation's biggest drugstore operators, said Thursday its profit rose 17 percent in the fourth quarter, led by improved store results.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-02-19
CVS's Bold Bet on Health-Care Reform
During his 15 years as CEO of CVS (NYSE:CVS - News), Tom Ryan transformed the company from a New England drugstore chain into a national health-care colossus with $76.3 billion in annual sales. He did that through a string of major acquisitions, paying $27 billion for drug middleman Caremark in 2007 and $2.9 billion for West Coast regional chain Longs Drug Stores (NYSE:LDG - News) last October.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama
2009-02-14
Jobless rate jumps to 7.2 percent in December
WASHINGTON - The nation's unemployment rate bolted to 7.2 percent in December, the highest level in 16 years, as nervous employers slashed 524,000 jobs. The labor market is expected to remain weak as mass layoffs continue.
People:Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-01-09
Stocks fall in light trade as Toyota cuts outlook
NEW YORK - Wall Street began a holiday-shortened week with a moderate pullback Monday as investors recoiled at bleak news from Toyota Motor Corp. and drugstore operator Walgreen Co.
Activities:U.S. Markets
2008-12-22
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