CVS/pharmacy sees monthly comps gain

WOONSOCKET, R.I. CVS Caremark today announced that same-store sales in its CVS/pharmacy division increased by 5% for the five weeks ended Sept. 29 over the prior year period. Pharmacy same-store sales increased 4.3%. Front-end same-store sales increased 6.8%.

The comany reported that for the third quarter, same-store sales at CVS/pharmacy increased 5% over the prior year period. Pharmacy same-store sales increased 4.3%, while front-end same store sales increased 6.5%.

For the 39-week period, the company reported that same-store sales at CVS/pharmacy increased 6% over the prior year period. Pharmacy same-store sales increased 5.8%, while front-end same store sales increased 6.3%.