Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
by
Katie W.Posted
Tue 02 Dec 2008 10:19am
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
CVS is performed between 10 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. In CVS, the doctor inserts a needle through the abdomen or inserts a catheter through the cervix to reach the placenta. The doctor then takes a sample of cells from the placenta. Experts use this sample to look for problems with the baby's chromosomes. This ...
Read on »
Staying Healthy and Happy in the Outdoors This Summer with CVS and www.cvs.com
by
AmandaPosted
Wed 03 Jun 2009 2:44pm
Whether you are enjoying a short afternoon hike as part of a staycation or an extended backcountry camping trip out of state, it’s important for families or individuals to have first aid and survival items on hand. A few choice additions to a backpack can make a real difference, preparing them for everything from bug bites and the sweltering sun ...
Read on »
Generic Drug Prices - Avoid CVS and Walgreens
by
Robin P.Posted
Wed 22 Oct 2008 4:37pm
Here’s just one of several generic drugs available, and the ridiculous price differences from stores too many of us trust(ed). Costco seems to be the only one that’s not gouging its customers:
Generic Zocor (40mg #90)
$11.66 (Costco)
$164.99 (CVS, Houston)
$180.99 (CVS, L.A.)
$194.19 (Walgreens, Houston)
$221.89 (Walgreens, N ...
Read on »
Who will it be, Walgreens or CVS ...
by
Medical QuackPosted
Mon 10 Nov 2008 4:17pm
Who will it be, Walgreens or CVS that buys Long's Drugs? Pharma battles at the retail level. BD
Walgreen is cutting to the head of the drugstore line with a $2.7 billion offer for Longs Drug Stores. Walgreens bid could block CVSs proposed acquisition of Longs and puts the two drugstore giants in a head-to-head battle for dominance on the ...
Read on »
PAL member Change to Win launches “Cure CVS” campaign
by
Prescription Access LitigationPosted
Fri 05 Dec 2008 2:03pm
As we reported last month, PAL coalition member Change to Win launched a campaign to challenge CVS Caremark’s [NYSE:CVS] sending of a letter to doctors of specific patients, apparently promoting Merck’s [NYSE:MRK] diabetes drug Januvia. Change to Win launched a website for the campaign, Alarmed about CVS Caremark.
This week, Change to Win ...
Read on »
CVS Closes 90 MinuteClinics For The Season…
by
Medical QuackPosted
Wed 11 Mar 2009 3:57pm
Even the Minute Clinics are not escaping the effects of today’s economy. The article does mention they are continuing to open clinics in the Massachusetts area, which might lend some truth to the fact that we hear how difficult or how it is a long wait to find a primary care physician in that state. The doors are not closing, just shorter hour ...
Read on »
CVS and Longs Offers customers $2 Coupons for Finding Expired Products
by
Medical QuackPosted
Wed 10 Jun 2009 10:48pm
This is one way to make sure the job gets done if the help misses any expired products! Actually it’s not a bad idea to put the customer police to work and perhaps others might follow suit on this idea. BD
CVS and Longs drugstore shoppers who find expired products lingering on California shelves will be able to claim a $2 coupon under a ...
Read on »
CVS Caremark to offer free Flue Shots for unemployed – Minute Clinics and Vouchers
by
Medical QuackPosted
Mon 31 Aug 2009 10:32pm
If you get your shot at a Minute Clinic, add it to your PHR, HealthVault or Google Health. A few weeks ago I had a little time and spoke to a physician’s assistant at one of the Clinics in Orange County. We talked about the PHRs and she was right up to date on how to guide a patient into the process, impressive! BD
WOONSOCKET, R.I.(Aug. ...
Read on »
