CVS Health Completes Omnicare Acquisition

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Omnicare, the leading provider of pharmacy services to long term care facilities, for a total enterprise value of approximately $12.9 billion.

About CVS HealthCVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to better health.  Through its 7,800 retail drugstores, nearly 1,000 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with more than 70 million plan members, and expanding specialty pharmacy services, the Company enables people, businesses and communities to manage health in more affordable, effective ways. This unique integrated model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs.  Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the future of health at www.cvshealth.com.

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Nancy ChristalSenior Vice PresidentInvestor Relations(914) 722-4704

Carolyn CastelVice PresidentCorporate Communications(401) 770-5717[email protected]

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