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CVS Health’s Rx-free naloxone effort to reach 30 states by August
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health on Wednesday announced that its push to curb opioid overdose by providing overdose reversal drug naloxone without a prescription would hit 30 states by August through expansion to seven new states this summer. The initiative works by establishing a standing order with an in-state physician to allow pharmacists to dispense the drug to patients without individual prescriptions. The company has already begun dispensing naloxone in 23 states.
Forbes highlights CVS’ opioid abuse prevention efforts

MinuteClinic, Palo Alto VA system team to increase health care access for veterans

WOONSOCKET, R. I. — CVS Health’s MinuteClinic on Tuesday announced a new initiative that it will be undertaking with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System in an effort to expand veterans’ access to high-quality and convenient health care in northern California. As a result of the initiative, the 60,000 veterans enrolled in health system can be referred to MinuteClinic for acute health services.
IM Healthscience’s FDgard hits stores nationwide

SAN DIEGO — IM HealthScience announced Monday that its treatment for functional dyspepsia (FD, characterized by persistent or recurring indigestion), FDGard is now nationally available in the digestive aisle at most Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy stores.

FDGard uses caraway and peppermint oils to manage FD among the one-in-six adults estimated to suffer from the condition.
CVS Pharmacy to roll out digital receipts for ExtraCare Rewards members
CVS first national retailer to return to Lower Ninth Ward since Hurricane Katrina

NEW ORLEANS - CVS Pharmacy on Thursday returned to the Big Easy's Lower Ninth Ward, becoming the first major retailer to build in the neighborhood since Hurricane Katrina, the company stated.

CVS Pharmacy's new store will serve as a building block in the revitalization of the Lower Ninth Ward, one of the hardest hit communities affected by Hurricane Katrina.
CVS Health writes 'Prescription for Better World' with annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report
CVS Health launches in-store fundraising campaign to benefit ALA's LUNG FORCE initiative

WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Health on Monday launched an in-store fundraising campaign at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide to benefit the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative.

Now through June 11, customers can donate $1, $3 or more at the register at 7,900 CVS Pharmacy locations and online at www.cvs.com/lung. CVS Health is the national presenting sponsor of LUNG FORCE, which is focused on raising awareness about lung cancer in women and increasing research funding to save lives.
BevNET: PepsiCo tests heated beverages in Boston-area CVS stores

PepsiCo recently completed a test of warmed soft drinks and teas at approximately a dozen CVS locations in the Boston area. According to BevNET, the 7.5 ounce cans were displayed in a countertop warming cabinet heated to 122°F and PepsiCo is currently reviewing sales data. (BevNET)
CVS Pharmacy introduces 2,500 health and wellness SKUs under CVS Health banner

WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Pharmacy on Wednesday launched a new flagship line of more than 2,500 health and wellness products under the CVS Health banner, implementing the next phase in the company’s commitment to transforming its stores into premier health and beauty destinations.

CVS Health’s Rx-free naloxone effort to reach 30 states by August

Forbes highlights CVS’ opioid abuse prevention efforts

MinuteClinic, Palo Alto VA system team to increase health care access for veterans

IM Healthscience’s FDgard hits stores nationwide

CVS Pharmacy to roll out digital receipts for ExtraCare Rewards members

CVS first national retailer to return to Lower Ninth Ward since Hurricane Katrina

CVS Health writes 'Prescription for Better World' with annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

CVS Health launches in-store fundraising campaign to benefit ALA's LUNG FORCE initiative

BevNET: PepsiCo tests heated beverages in Boston-area CVS stores

CVS Pharmacy introduces 2,500 health and wellness SKUs under CVS Health banner