CVS/pharmacy Nov. comps up 4.4%

WOONSOCKET, R.I. CVS Caremark today announced that same-store sales in its CVS/pharmacy division for the four weeks ended Nov. 24 increased 4.4% over the prior year period. Pharmacy same-store sales increased 4.4%, and were negatively impacted by approximately 450 basis points due to recent generic introductions. Front-end same store sales increased 4.6%.

Same-store sales at CVS/pharmacy for the forty-seven week period increased 5.7% over the prior year period. Pharmacy same-store sales increased 5.6%, while front-end same-store sales increased 6%.