CVS to Close Some Pharmacies in Target Stores

CVS Health said on Thursday that it will close several pharmacies operating within Target stores, which will start at the beginning of the year, according to multiple reports. The closures are set to commence in February and are expected to conclude by the end of April, CVS Pharmacy spokeswoman Amy Thibault told CNN. Ms. Thibault said the decision to close the pharmacies was made based on the company’s “evaluation of changes in population, consumer buying patterns, and future health needs to ensure we have the right pharmacy format in the right locations for patients.” Prior to the closure, prescriptions from the affected pharmacies will be transferred to a nearby CVS Pharmacy, the spokeswoman stated....