CVS to Offer Free Shipping for Prescriptions Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The coronavirus is creating tremendous panic across the nation with shelves being emptied as people prepare for the worst.

One company trying to make it easier to not have to leave the house is CVS Health Corp. The company announced on Monday that it would immediately waive charges for home delivery of prescription medications, in response to the U.S. health agencies urging patients to stay at home amid a fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak.

Last week health insurance unit Aetna said it will offer all diagnostic testing and telemedicine visits without any patient cost sharing for the next 90 days. The company will also waive early refill limits on 30-day prescription maintenance medications for all members with pharmacy benefits administered through CVS Caremark.

“With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encouraging people at higher risk for COVID-19 complications to stay at home as much as possible, this is a convenient option to avoid coming to the pharmacy for refills or new prescriptions,” CVS Health’s Chief Medical Officer Troyen Brennan said.

“Being committed to the welfare of those we serve means being responsive to evolving needs and acting swiftly. This is particularly true in times of uncertainty,” said Troyen Brennan, M.D., M.P.H., Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health. “The latest steps we’re taking will help ensure patients of all ages have every option available to them when it comes to filling prescriptions.”

Disclaimer: We have no position in CVS Health Corp. (NYSE: CVS) have not been compensated for this article.