CVS shuts some MinuteClinic locations

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Wall Street Journal, March 10, 2009

CVS Caremark Corp. said it is closing the door for the season on about 16% of its walk-in MinuteClinic locations. MinuteClinic, the largest operator of retail clinics in the U.S., is making the move "to align with consumer demand," said CVS Caremark spokeswoman Carolyn Castel. The walk-in clinics treat minor maladies and administer vaccinations.

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