Helping improve outcomes through patient centered solutions
CVS Specialty uses our unique capabilities to help position pharma for success at launch and beyond.
Why pharma chooses CVS Specialty
Over the past five years, we have managed more Oncology, Rare Disease, and Gene Therapy limited distribution product launches than any other specialty pharmacy. We provide broad patient access and our solutions are customized for your product.
Agile launch support
55+ custom product launches in the last 24 months
Flexible infrastructure and dedicated team with expertise designing and delivering customized product strategies
National reach with local presence
9,000+ CVS Pharmacy locations to support patient reach and distribution needs*
Trusted, national footprint to support your unique distribution and engagement needs
Simplified starts to therapy
50% of prescriptions processed without additional outreach to prescribers**1
Focused investment in interoperability and therapy specific support helps streamline the provider experience for prior authorization
Innovation-driven patient adherence
97% medication possession ratio for specialty patients who opt in to receive digital clinical messages²
Proactive, personalized engagement paired with data-driven digital innovations removes barriers and helps patients start and stay on therapy
“We have built a foundation of trust, and the ongoing relationship forged between the two companies will be strong for years to come. We are very pleased with the collaboration CVS Specialty has brought to the table.”
- Small pharma manufacturer feedback about CVS Specialty
Our New Cell and Gene Therapy Experience Center
Now open: Our state-of-the-art Cell and Gene Therapy Experience Center in Fairfield, NJ. Join us for an immersive experience and learn how we can work together to position your Gene Therapy product for success.
Our New Cell and Gene Therapy Experience Center
Now open: Our state-of-the-art Cell and Gene Therapy Experience Center in Fairfield, NJ. Join us for an immersive experience and learn how we can work together to position your Gene Therapy product for success.
Additional resources
Learn how we remove barriers and simplify the specialty medication prescribing process for providers.
We have access to nearly 99% of all specialty medications, including exclusive and limited distribution drugs.
See how we support patients with innovative solutions designed to make it easier to start and stay on therapy.
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*Specialty delivery options are available where allowed by law. In-store pickup is currently not available in Oklahoma. Puerto Rico requires first-fill prescriptions to be transmitted directly to the dispensing specialty pharmacy. Products are dispensed by CVS Specialty and certain services are only accessed by calling CVS Specialty directly. Certain specialty medication may not qualify. Services are also available at Long’s Drugs locations.
**Specialty Expedite is available exclusively for providers who use compatible electronic health record (EHR) systems that participate in the Carequality Interoperability Framework. All data sharing and usage complies with applicable privacy laws.
¹CVS Health Prescriber Technology MD Outreach Analysis, January, 2020. Actual results may vary depending on benefit plan design, member demographics, programs implemented by the plan and other factors. (P1004250320)
²CVS Health Analytics, 2021. Data from January-July 2021. Actual results may vary depending on benefit plan design, member demographics, programs implemented by the plan and other factors. (P1009430721).