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The Kroger Co. Page 29
Pharmacy continues to be an important part of Kroger’s convenient “one-
stop shopping” strategy, and we are focusing on improving our customers’
pharmacy experience. Our drive-thru pharmacies offer convenience to
customers and expand their access to our pharmacy services. Since 2000,
we have installed over 557 new drive-thru windows. At year-end 2008, 723
of our stores offered this convenience to customers.
In addition to convenience, our pharmacies strive to provide good value to
customers. Our $4 generic pricing program includes over 300 drugs priced
at just $4 for a typical 30-day supply. Drugs for heart, blood pressure,
diabetes, infection, arthritis, cholesterol, and many other ailments are
included. We also offer 90-day supplies of many of these prescriptions for
$10, and we have increased the number of women’s health medications
that we offer at discounted prices. Customers can access our drug list by
visiting our stores, at www.kroger.com, or by calling (877) 4RX-LIST.
In May 2008, Kroger announced a partnership with The Little Clinic LLC to
bring walk-in medical clinics and quality, affordable consumer health
solutions to stores across the country. The Little Clinic locations are staffed
with licensed and Board Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
(ARNPs) and Certified Physician Assistants. They are authorized to
diagnose, treat, and write prescriptions for common illnesses such as flu,
bronchitis, respiratory, sinus and ear infections, as well as for minor
injuries. The clinics also provide services such as physicals, back-to-
school and sports exams, screenings and a number of vaccinations. At
year-end 2008, The Little Clinic operated 44 walk-in medical clinics inside
Kroger’s family of stores.