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CVS just made a huge announcement, aimed at making it easier for people to get their prescriptions delivered. Although CVS stores are still open as an essential business, it can be stressful to go to the store–and risky if you are immunocompromised or a senior.
With that in mind, CVS has teamed up with UPS to launch a new way of delivery prescriptions: drones.
According to Business Insider, "UPS and CVS announced ... drone-delivered prescriptions will start in early May. At first, the deliveries will go to The Villages, the largest retirement community in the US. The 135,000 residents of the Florida community will be able to have prescription medications delivered to their homes."
The article continues, "At first, the drones will only complete flights of less than half a mile, dropping prescriptions off at a location near the retirement community in central Florida."
This will make it easier for at-risk members of the community to stay home and practice social distancing while still having their prescription needs met.
Scott Price, UPS chief strategy and transformation officer, explained in a statement: "Our new drone delivery service will help CVS provide safe and efficient deliveries of medicines to this large retirement community, enabling residents to receive medications without leaving their homes."
He continued, "UPS is committed to playing its part in fighting COVID-19, and this is another way we can support our healthcare customers and individuals with innovative solutions."
