CVS fixes a major healthcare pain point
The pharmacy chain has invested in giving customers easier access to hard-to-get products.
Many people like to mock celebrities for using the various popular weight loss drugs. “Saturday Night Live” recently did a sketch making fun of Ozempic, and the topic has been ripe for late-night comedians.
The joke is that these drugs are all about vanity, and that may be true for Hollywood stars. People who can afford private chefs, personal trainers, and all sorts of other support may not need this sort of pharmaceutical intervention.
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For many regular people, however, these drugs are lifesavers. And while they have been portrayed as miracle drugs, the reality is that they are just part of living a healthier lifestyle.
Many people need these drugs to keep conditions like diabetes and heart-related ailments in check.
The category, known as GLP-1s, has been very difficult to get even for people with a medical need. Supplies have been limited, and in some cases they have gone to customers who can afford to pay full price.
