CVS expands access to select pet medications nationwide

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — CVS Health announced Tuesday it is expanding its pharmacy offerings to include select pet-only medications, including insulin, flea and tick treatments, pain relievers and other prescriptions.

This change is a nationwide expansion, bringing these medications to nearly 9,000 stores across the nation.

Pet owners need a written prescription from a veterinarian, or the veterinarian can send the prescription directly to CVS

Pet owners can also add their pets to their CVS app profiles to manage prescriptions at any time.

News Channel 3 is speaking with pet owners to see if this addition will change how they manage their pets' medications.