WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Pharmacy (NYSE:
CVS) introduced free, same-day delivery for prescriptions and
certain over-the-counter items in Manhattan this week. The new free delivery
service makes it easier for customers to save time and stay
healthy. Free, same-day delivery in Manhattan is one of CVS Pharmacy's national
network of delivery solutions. Same-day delivery in
additional cities and next-day, nationwide delivery will be
launching in early 2018.
"Free, same-day prescription delivery gives customers the option
of having the pharmacy they trust deliver right to them at their
homes or work in Manhattan," said
Helena Foulkes, Executive Vice
President, CVS Health and President, CVS Pharmacy. "Delivery is
another way that we can meet our customers wherever, however and
whenever they want in order to make healthcare easier."
This week, CVS Pharmacy began offering delivery service from all
locations in Manhattan. Prescriptions and the option of
adding a selection of over-the-counter products can be delivered
directly from CVS Pharmacy in secure tamper-proof packaging right
to the customer's door to assure complete privacy. Over-the-counter
items that can be added to a prescription delivery include popular
items to treat cough, cold and flu symptoms, along with other
common conditions. Orders made by 11
a.m. are delivered by 4 p.m.,
or by 4 p.m. for 8 p.m. delivery.
Customers in Manhattan can find
out more information about CVS Pharmacy's free prescription
delivery service by visiting www.cvs.com/cvs2you or by using a
dedicated delivery concierge service line at 1-833-CVS-2YOU.
A Manhattan-focused marketing
campaign also kicked off this week to reach customers in
highly-visible locations throughout the city such as Penn Station
Plaza and the Columbus Circle Station.
"Our goal is to reach people living and working in Manhattan to let them know about our new
prescription delivery service through a fun, highly visible
campaign that will reach them while they are traveling around the
city as well as through digital and mobile channels," said
Norman de Greve, Senior Vice
President and Chief Marketing Officer for CVS Health.
About CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is
America's leading retail pharmacy with 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 Contact
Erin Pensa
CVS Pharmacy
Erin.Pensa@CVSHealth.com
401-770-4786
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