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CVS Pharmacy® celebrates opening of first pharmacy-focused location in Boston area

  • CVS Health unveiled its first pharmacy-focused location at 32 Warren Street in Roxbury, Boston, on October 7, 2026, to improve access to medications & health services.
  • Nearly 20 smaller pharmacy-focused sites averaging 3,000 square feet will open across select communities in 2026 to serve diverse neighborhood needs.
  • These locations feature full-service pharmacies with customized over-the-counter selections & offer free home delivery for items not stocked in-store.
  • The Roxbury site includes safe medication disposal bins & serves as a safe needle collection site for used sharps.
  • CVS Health plans to open more than 40 new locations this year, including traditional stores & pharmacies inside Target, while maintaining other formats like MinuteClinics & Oak Street Health centers.
  • Prior pharmacy-focused locations have already opened in Birmingham, AL; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; & Washington, D.C.
  • A 2025 report indicated 80% of patients prefer face-to-face pharmacy care, with 48% willing to switch pharmacies if limited to digital-only options.
  • As of June 30, 2026, CVS Health operates approximately 9,000 retail pharmacies, over 1,000 medical clinics, & serves 87 million plan members via its pharmacy benefits manager.