Attention Shoppers: Low Prices On Shots in the Clinic Off Aisle 7.

Authors :: Freudenheim, Milt
Source :: New York Times. 5/14/2006, Vol. 155 Issue 53579, Section 1 p1-23. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: The article reports on clinic companies that offer walk-in medical care in drug stores and retail stores in the United States. MinuteClinic partners with Bartell Drugs, CVS pharmacy, Cub Foods, and Target. Take Care Health Systems is partnering with Osco Drug and Rite Aid. RediClinic is associated with Duane Reade, H-E-B, Wal-Mart, and Walgreen. Solantic is associated with Wal-Mart in Florida and opened its first clinic in 2002. The prices for a sick visit range from $45 to $68. The clinics' top executives and expansion plans are mentioned.