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CVS Mission Statement - How CVS Intends to Improve the Quality of Human Life

Mission Statement, Vision, Headquarters and Founders Facts About CVS Pharmacy

CVS has a large vision to "improve the quality of human life" and thinks its mission and values will help it do just that. (See CVS's mission statement below.)
CVS Mission Statement - How CVS Intends to Improve the Quality of Human Life
Reprinted with permission from CVSCaremark.com
CVS Pharmacy Founder Facts and Trivia:

Sidney and Stanley Goldstein partnered with Ralph Hoagland to open the first CVS store in Lowell, Massachusetts. The store sold health and beauty products and was named CVS for "Consumer Value Stores."

CVS/Caremark Headquarters:

The CVS/Caremark headquarters are currently located in Woonsocket, RI.

CVS/Caremark Stores Mission / Vision Statement:

The CVS/Caremark organization has a large vision for its retail pharmacy stores and that is, "We strive to improve the quality of human life." To help them achieve this lofty goal, CVS has also fashioned a mission statement and values which provides daily guidance to CVS employees about how to "improve the quality of human life."

CVS Mission Statement:

"We provide expert care and innovative solutions in pharmacy and health."

CVS Values:
  • Accountability – We take ownership for our actions and the results.
  • Respect – We treat customers and colleagues in a way that makes them feel valued and appreciated.
  • Integrity – We do what we say and what is right.
  • Openness – We try new things that will lead to innovation.
  • Teamwork – We share information and resources as we work together to deliver results.
  • Associates - We value, develop and reward the contributions and talents of all associates.
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