No matter where you live, a CVS probably isn't too far away, with over 9,000 pharmacy locations across the U.S. According to CVS Health, 85% of Americans live within five miles of a CVS Pharmacy. CVS shelves are stocked with over-the-counter medicines, beauty products, groceries, cleaning essentials and more.
At MinuteClinics, located inside select CVS locations, children and adults can get medical care quickly from a nurse practioner or physician assistant. HOW TO SAVE WITH THE CVS EXTRACARE AND EXTRACARE PLUS LOYALTY PROGRAMS Nurse practioners and physician assistants can diagnose and write prescriptions for common illnesses like strep throat, administer common vaccinations, treat minor injuries, complete physicals/health screenings and conduct lab tests. In 2007, CVS acquired Caremark.