NEW YORK — Most people in the U.S. will probably have to wait until early spring before coronavirus vaccines become available at local pharmacies and grocery stores across the country, according to Walgreens and CVS Health representatives. “Over the next couple of months we anticipate that we’ll be able to have it in our stores
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, kicking off a massive effort to initially deliver nearly 3 million doses of the vaccine to more than 600 sites nationwide. The approval comes just a day after the FDA’s advisory panel voted 17-4 in favor of approving the vaccine. “The
It’s been a very long time since the remarkably stable top ranks of the chain drug community have witnessed so sudden and dramatic a series of seismic shifts — simultaneously. It’s as if the very earth that has long supported and grounded chain drug retailing has suddenly, and without warning, determined that stability has its
The evolution of CVS Health during Larry Merlo’s tenure as president and chief executive officer has been truly remarkable. Merlo, who earlier this month announced that he will retire on February 1 after a decade in the job, guided the transformation of the company from a drug store operator — albeit one that had, three
CINCINNATI — Black women have historically been underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. P&G brands Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders and Gold Series from Pantene are determined to help change that by supporting the growth and development of future Black female STEM-focused innovators through a new initiative. Together with CVS this fall, P&G
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health’s third quarter sales and earnings beat estimates, and the company raised its full-year profit outlook, as growth in health care benefits and store sales lifted its results. Adjusted earnings for the three months ended September 30 slipped 9.8% from the year-ago period to $1.66 per share, but were still well
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Diabetes Month (ADM) will kick off this week, and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is asking the diabetes community to rise up! “Right now, everything seems to be conspiring to try to make us feel powerless, afraid and small. The non-stop flood of bad news, bleak forecasts and unrelenting heartbreak can be
AUSTIN — To help women suffering with genital herpes, the FemiClear brand has released new FemiClear for Genital Herpes Symptoms to relieve the symptoms of genital herpes outbreaks. This innovative new product is backed by both an in vitro (laboratory) and in vivo (human) study and is now available at CVS stores nationwide. New FemiClear
WOONSOCKET, R.I. _ CVS Health announced Tuesday it is offering special access for clients, customers and employees to Apple Fitness+, the first fitness experience built for Apple Watch, arriving later this year. CVS is developing a one-year subscription offer for Aetna commercial and CVS Caremark members and will share details soon. Additionally, a free two-month
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has rolled out back-to-school offerings focusing on strengthening immunity and instilling confidence in children, teens and parents. Whether students are heading back to school with increased safety measures, returning to video-based distance learning or anything in between, implementing new routines can be difficult. As families adjust, CVS is offering all
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of an ongoing commitment to helping build healthier and safer communities, CVS Health announced on Thursday the expansion of two initiatives aimed at reducing the potential for misuse and diversion of prescription medications in Massachusetts. CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, completed the installation of time delay safe
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health on Wednesday posted second quarter revenue and earnings well ahead of Wall Street’s expectations. The company also boosted its full-year guidance, as Aetna sales continue to help lift the group’s overall bottom line. The company reported net income of $2.986 billion, or $2.26 a share, in the period ended June
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — To help address the unprecedented maternal health crisis affecting American women and support prenatal and postpartum care, Aetna, a CVS Health company, has launched a new initiative as part of the Aetna Maternity Program. “Over the past two decades we’ve seen a steady rise in pregnancy-related deaths, and significant racial and ethnic disparities persist
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced Wednesday that MinuteClinic, the medical clinic inside CVS Pharmacy, is now offering Video Visits for patients in Georgia and Massachusetts. The service is available in 46 states and Washington, DC. People in Georgia and Massachusetts can now seek care for non-emergency, routine health care through MinuteClinic Video Visits, a telehealth offering. Video