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CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners
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Key Points:
- CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at about 9,000 locations nationwide, including antibiotics, allergy treatments, flea and tick products, insulin, and pain relievers.
- Pet owners can bring written prescriptions to CVS or have veterinarians contact the pharmacy directly, with options for in-store pickup or delivery, and services like automatic refills and prescription synchronization are available for eligible pet medications.
- Customers can manage pet prescriptions through CVS.com profiles and the CVS Health app, with electronic prescribing capabilities for veterinarians expected soon.
- CVS has also broadened its pet product offerings to include food, grooming, wellness items, dental treats, toys, and training supplies both in stores and online.
- This expansion provides an additional option for pet owners beyond veterinary offices and specialty retailers, especially for recurring prescriptions during ongoing treatments.
