CVS acquires regional chain

CVS Pharmacy has expanded its footprint in Illinois.

CVS Pharmacy is acquiring all 14 Illinois locations of Braidwood, Ill.-based Doc’s Drugs, the two companies announced recently. CVS Pharmacy said it plans to convert and rename the pharmacies by mid-July, and that it expects to retain as many of the Doc’s Drugs employees at the locations as possible.



“Together Doc’s Drugs and CVS Pharmacy have created a win-win for our loyal associates, our valued customers, and our communities,” Doc’s Drugs president Anthony Sartoris said. “Our customers and patients can be assured of continuity of care in their hometowns where access to their local pharmacy will remain where it has been for more than 30 years. The depth of CVS’s resources will provide a wider variety of products and services, as well as access to a larger number of prescription drug plans.”



In addition to bringing in CVS Pharmacy’s pharmacy service offerings — which include medication adherence programs, immunizations and refill reminders — the stores will also soon feature a range of healthy, beauty and personal care products exclusive to CVS Pharmacy. Patients also will be able to sign up for the CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare program.



“CVS Pharmacy and Doc’s Drugs share a commitment to providing patients with high quality pharmacy care,” CVS Pharmacy area VP Everett Moore said. “We look forward to introducing our industry-leading products and services at these new locations and upholding Doc’s tradition of providing excellent service to their customers.”



The acquired Illinois locations are in Wilmington, Coal City, Braidwood, Dwight, Beecher, Manteno, Peotone, Momence, Henry, Herscher, Pontiac, Fairbury, El Paso and Gilman, and all will be converted in July.