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CVS Pharmacy launches QuickRenew

CVS Pharmacy launches QuickRenew

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has introduced QuickRenew, an online contact lens prescription renewal tool powered by technology from Premium Vision. QuickRenew is currently available on the CVS Optical website. Customers can use the easy and convenient tool to renew their prescription in minutes with an independent ophthalmologist and order contact lenses to be shipped

Snacking has increased during pandemic says study from CVS

Snacking has increased during pandemic says study from CVS

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — A new study from CVS Pharmacy released today found that two thirds of American adults (66%) are snacking at home more, and nearly three in five (59%) are choosing better-for-you snacks and meal solutions more often than they would have prior to the pandemic. In response to the survey, which was conducted online by

CVS to double COVID-19 drive-thru test sites

CVS to double COVID-19 drive-thru test sites

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health expects to add more than 2,000 new COVID-19 drive-thru test sites at select CVS Pharmacy locations across the country to support the company’s ongoing efforts to increase access to testing and help slow the spread of the virus. The company also said it has administered three million COVID-19 tests since

CVS inks delivery deal with DoorDash

CVS inks delivery deal with DoorDash

WOONSOCKET, R.I.— CVS Pharmacy is partnering with DoorDash to offer consumers the opportunity to have products, including over-the-counter medications and grocery items, delivered to their homes as part of same-day delivery services. These expanded delivery services are designed so that customers can continue shopping while staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic. The partnership expands

Undercover Snacks launches in CVS HealthHUB stores

Undercover Snacks launches in CVS HealthHUB stores

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Undercover Snacks has introduced Undercover Snacks chocolate-covered crispy quinoa treats that are available in CVS Pharmacy’s rapidly expanding network of HealthHUB locations ­nationwide. The Undercover treats are available in three flavors: Dark Chocolate + Sea Salt, Dark Chocolate + Blueberries, and Milk Chocolate. “We view CVS as an important partner as

CVS acquires Schnucks’ pharmacy business

CVS acquires Schnucks’ pharmacy business

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy and Schnucks have entered into a definitive agreement for CVS Pharmacy and certain of its subsidiaries to acquire Schnuck Markets’ retail and specialty pharmacy businesses. Through this agreement, CVS Pharmacy and its subsidiaries will acquire and operate 99 of the grocer’s pharmacies and will brand them as CVS Pharmacy. Additionally,

Hourican exits CVS for Sysco

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy announced earlier this month that president Kevin Hourican is leaving the company to become president and chief executive officer of food service company Sysco Corp. “Retail pharmacy and the role pharmacists play in health care are rapidly evolving, and we’ll continue to lead the way in responding to changing patient

Hourican leaving CVS to head Sysco

Hourican leaving CVS to head Sysco

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy president Kevin Hourican is leaving the company to become president and CEO of food service company Sysco Corp. “Retail pharmacy and the role pharmacists play in health care are rapidly evolving, and we’ll continue to lead the way in responding to changing patient needs,” said Larry Merlo, president and chief

CVS makes Oregon debut

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever stand-alone store in Oregon. The new store is the first of three retail locations to open in the greater Portland market in 2019, with one more store opening in 2020. In addition, to mark CVS Pharmacy’s entrance into the Portland market, the

CVS Health expands focus on helping people quit smoking

CVS Health expands focus on helping people quit smoking

WOONSOCKET, R.I.  — Five years after it made the move to pull tobacco products from CVS Pharmacy locations, CVS Health said Monday it is expanding its focus on helping people quit smoking. Be The First, the five-year, $50 million dollar initiative by the company and the CVS Health Foundation to help create the first tobacco-free generation, is tackling