CVS posts slightly higher-than-expected quarterly results

By Nandita Bose CHICAGO (Reuters) - CVS Health Corp reported slightly higher-than-expected quarterly results on Tuesday, helped by growth in sales of specialty drugs and new client additions in its pharmacy benefits business. Sales at stores open at least a year rose 2 percent during the third quarter. Same-store sales jumped 4.8 percent in the pharmacy section but fewer customers meant a 4.5 percent decline for toothpaste, snacks and other merchandise sold at the front of the stores. ...



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