CHICAGO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - CVS Caremark Corp (CVS.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) posted a higher third-quarter profit on Thursday and said it expects growth this quarter as consumers continue to buy medications even if they skip doctor visits to save money.

CVS, which was also closing its acquisition of Longs Drug Stores Corp LDG.N on Thursday, said it would launch a generic savings program in November to hold onto consumers, especially those with little or no health insurance.

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