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CVS announced yesterday that it is introducing “free, same-day delivery for prescriptions and certain over-the-counter items in Manhattan this week … Prescriptions and the option of adding a selection of over-the-counter products can be delivered directly from CVS Pharmacy in secure tamper-proof packaging right to the customer's door to assure complete privacy. Over-the-counter items that can be added to a prescription delivery include popular items to treat cough, cold and flu symptoms, along with other common conditions.”

Orders submitted by 11 a.m. are delivered by 4 p.m., or by 4 p.m. for 8 p.m. delivery.
KC's View:
This is the future…except that pretty soon, they’ll figure out as way to integrate Aetna’s insurance products into the service.