CVS · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Retail Pharmacy Demand

CVS HEALTH Corp · 2026-08-05 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

Pharmacy same-store sales increased 2.9% in the second quarter and 3.0% for the first six months, supported by pharmacy drug mix, brand inflation and prescription-volume growth. Pharmacy same-store prescription volume rose 7.0% in the quarter and 6.9% year to date. Prescriptions filled increased 4.3% and 4.0%, respectively, on a 30-day equivalent basis, with incremental volume from Rite Aid prescription-file acquisitions and increased utilization. Growth was partly offset by regulatory-related price reductions, recent generic-drug introductions and pharmacy reimbursement pressure; front-store same-store sales increased only 1.0% in the quarter and 1.1% year to date.

Key facts

• Prescriptions filled in the Pharmacy & Consumer Wellness segment for the three months ended June 30, 2026 were 457.0 million, up 18.9 million or 4.3% versus prior year. source
• Pharmacy same store sales increased 2.9% in the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the prior year, and pharmacy same store prescription volume increased 7.0% on a 30-day equivalent basis. source
• Front store same store sales increased 1.0% in the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the prior year. source
• As of June 30, 2026, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail locations. source