CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) is a diversified health services company that operates one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States. Through its retail pharmacies, specialty pharmacy services and pharmacy benefit management division, the company provides prescription medications, over-the-counter products and clinical services to millions of customers. In addition, CVS Health offers insurance products and services through its Aetna business, enabling integrated care solutions that span medication management, wellness programs and care coordination.
The company traces its origins to 1963 when it was founded as Consumer Value Stores in Lowell, Massachusetts. Over the decades, CVS expanded its footprint through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, including the 2007 acquisition of Caremark Rx and the 2018 acquisition of Aetna. Headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, CVS Health today serves customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Its network encompasses approximately 9,900 retail locations, more than 1,100 walk-in clinics and a nationwide home delivery pharmacy business.
Core offerings include retail pharmacy, specialty pharmacy and pharmacy benefit management services through CVS Caremark. The company’s retail pharmacies provide prescription fulfillment, immunizations and health screenings, while MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics offer basic primary care and chronic disease management. Through its health insurance segment, CVS Health delivers medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health plans for individuals, employers and government programs. Digital tools such as the CVS Pharmacy mobile app and telehealth services further support remote care access and medication adherence initiatives.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Karen S. Lynch, CVS Health is focused on advancing an integrated health care model that emphasizes preventive care, value-based reimbursement and expanded consumer access to services. The company continues to explore strategic partnerships and investments aimed at lowering health care costs, improving patient outcomes and strengthening its omnichannel capabilities across retail, clinical and digital channels.
