"This Workshop will build upon the work of
the Foundation's previous scientific conferences and the significant recent
advances in the understanding of AAT Deficiency. Alpha-1 is
a genetic disorder that can cause liver and lung disease in children and
adults. (NYSE: CMX) today announced its intention to present at the
upcoming SG Cowen 25th Annual Health Care Conference.

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Caremark Rx Inc. to Present at the SG Cowen 25th Annual Health Care Conference

net/ireye/confLobby.

Caremark Rx, Inc.
is a leading pharmaceutical services company,
providing through its affiliates comprehensive drug benefit services
to over 2,000 health plan sponsors and their plan participants
throughout the U.

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Scientific Meeting on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Other Liver Diseases Caused by Aggregated Proteins

( http://www.liverfoundation.org )

Contact: Marlene Erven
+1 -305-567-9888, ext.caremarkrx.

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Balistreri, M. David Perlmutter and Bruce Trapnell.
"We are pleased that Aaron Ciechanover, M.D.Sc.m.caremarkrx.

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Experts From Around the World to Convene in Atlanta

MIAMI, The Alpha-1 Foundation, in conjunction with
the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) has organized
a Basic Research Single Topic Conference on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and
Other Liver Diseases Caused by Aggregated Proteins on January 26-28, in
Atlanta, GA., D., the 2004 Nobel Prize
Winner in Chemistry, will be a featured presenter ," says John Walsh, President
and CEO of the Alpha-1 Foundation.aasld.org .S. The company operates a
national retail pharmacy network with over 57,000 participating
pharmacies, seven mail service pharmacies, the industry's only
FDA-regulated repackaging plant and 21 specialty pharmacies for
delivery of advanced medications to individuals with chronic or
genetic diseases and disorders.

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This conference will highlight studies and future research
opportunities which may help to define molecular approaches underway to
develop effective therapies to treat the liver manifestations of disorders
involving protein misfolding.

The AASLD is a leading organization of scientists and healthcare
professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease.org )

The American Liver Foundation is the nation's leading nonprofit
organization promoting liver health and disease prevention.
( http: //www.----Caremark Rx,
Inc. An audio presentation will be broadcast live via the
Internet. Eastern Time
Webcast Link: http://www.corporate-
ir.com

About Caremark Rx, Inc. Caremark's clients include corporate health plans,
managed care organizations, insurance companies, unions, government
agencies and other funded benefit plans.com


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The objectives of the conference are to understand the molecular biology
of protein folding, the role of the protein degradation system, and the
consequences of misfolding of specific proteins seen in several clinical
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The audio webcast information is as follows:

Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Time: 11:20 a.zhtml?ticker=CMX +item_id=1035178

This audio webcast, along with the slide presentation, will be
available under the "Events" section of the Investor Relations page at
www.

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Other sponsors include the National Institutes of Health --
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, and Office
of Rare Diseases -- and American Liver Foundation.
"This is a novel gathering of scientists and clinicians in related areas
to focus on the important emerging topic of the molecular pathogenesis and
therapeutic approaches to the hepatotoxicity associated with the inherited
metabolic disorder Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency," says William F., Director, Pediatric Liver Care Center, Cincinnati Children's
Hospital Medical Center. Dr Balistreri is conference co-director with
Drs." For a full agenda and
information , visit: http://www.

The Alpha-1 Foundation is dedicated to providing the leadership and
resources that will result in increased research, improved health, worldwide
detection and a cure for Alpha -1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1).

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SG Cowen 25th Annual Health Care Conference

NASHVILLE, Tenn. The presentation
is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15 , 2005 at the Marriott Copley Place
in Boston.

Additional information about Caremark Rx is available on the World
Wide Web at www.

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Participants will discuss the current concepts of the molecular
mechanisms responsible for liver injury in patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
Deficiency.

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