WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Pharmacy,
the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is reminding
customers to fill their prescription medications in advance of
Hurricane Irma. The retail pharmacy is making automated calls
and sending mobile app and text alerts to patients who live in
areas that are expected to be affected by the storm and who have
opted in to CVS Pharmacy's automated notification programs.
The alerts proactively remind patients to refill prescriptions
before the severe weather hits.
"Prescription preparedness is one of the most important steps
individuals and families can take in the lead up to potentially
severe weather, and CVS Pharmacy is working to ensure that
our patients have the medications they need in advance of the
storm," said Kevin Hourican,
Executive Vice President, Retail Pharmacy and Supply Chain for CVS
Health.
In addition, CVS Pharmacy and CVS Caremark, CVS Health's
pharmacy benefit management business, have activated a process that
allows pharmacists to provide one-time emergency refills of a
10-day supply of medication for plan members in areas impacted in
areas by Hurricane Irma.
CVS Pharmacy is also stocking stores with emergency items, such
as bottled water, batteries, flashlights and first aid supplies. To
find a CVS Pharmacy near you, visit the store locator
at http://www.cvs.com.
CVS Pharmacy and the CVS Health Foundation are working with
non-profit partners, first responders, elected officials and
government agencies in impacted areas to identify the critical
supplies and support they may need to help with relief and recovery
efforts.
About CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is
America's leading retail pharmacy with over 9,700 locations. It is
the first national pharmacy to end the sale of tobacco and the
first pharmacy in the nation to receive the Community Pharmacy
accreditation from URAC, the leading health care accreditation
organization that establishes quality standards for the health care
industry. CVS Pharmacy is reinventing pharmacy to help people on
their path to better health by providing the most accessible and
personalized expertise, both in its stores and online at CVS.com.
General information about CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health is available
at www.cvshealth.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Stephanie Cunha
Stephanie.Cunha@CVSHealth.com
401-770-9354
Gary Serby
Gary.Serby@CVSHealth.com
401-770-8385
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