WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Health on Thursday announced that the first CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores are now open in Utah. The 13 pharmacies are being operated through a store-within-a-store format and are branded CVS Pharmacy.
"We're excited to introduce our integrated pharmacy services and health care expertise to Target guests in Utah," stated Hanley Wheeler, SVP retail field operations, for CVS Pharmacy. "Our pharmacy care and clinic offerings, along with our innovative digital tools, will offer consumers expanded wellness options and increased access to care. We look forward to welcoming Target guests as our pharmacy patients. "
In addition to the 13 CVS Pharmacy locations in Target, CVS Pharmacy operates 11 free-standing stores in Utah.
"As we roll out the new CVS Pharmacy in Target stores, we are working closely with patients to make their transition to our services and programs as simple and seamless as possible," Wheeler added.
Pharmacy Advisor, a program in which CVS Caremark plan members diagnosed with chronic conditions receive face-to-face counseling when they choose to fill prescriptions at CVS Pharmacy or by phone when they choose mail service pharmacy, will be available by the end of 2016.