CVS Caremark Launches iPhone Application for Caremark.com

CVS Caremark Launches iPhone Application for Caremark.com

iPhone users can now access prescription drug information and CVS Caremark plan members can manage their prescriptions

PR Newswire -- July 26, 2010





WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today the release of the Caremark.com iPhone application. Available at no cost at the iPhone App Store, this new application provides iPhone users with the ability to access the Drug Information Database to learn more about various prescription drugs and allows CVS Caremark plan members to log-in and securely manage their prescriptions on-line. The application can be used with all versions of the Apple iPhone, the iPod Touch and the iPad.



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"As an organization that is focused on finding innovative ways to engage and communicate, we know our members are looking for opportunities to utilize new technologies to manage their prescriptions and keep them connected," said Tim Kurth, Vice President, eBusiness at CVS Caremark. "This new app is an example of how we provide our plan members with convenient access to their Caremark.com account through their preferred channel, this time through their iPhone."



Any iPhone user can download the application and use the Drug Information function. This function will connect users to the Drug Information Database where they can research particular prescription medications, get information about how to take them, learn about available generic drug alternatives, see an image of the drug, learn about side effects and precautions, and much more.



CVS Caremark PBM members can use the application to register on Caremark.com or log-in securely to their existing Caremark.com account from their iPhone. Once they are logged in, members can perform a variety of functions, including: