CVS MinuteClinic
CVS MinuteClinic is the walk-in clinic division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), a vertically integrated healthcare company that reported $357 billion in revenue in 2025. MinuteClinic was founded in 2000 and expanded its weight management program in 2024-2025, offering GLP-1 prescriptions through a hybrid model that combines in-person visits at over 1,100 clinic locations with virtual consultations.
Overview
- Consultation Model
- In-Person
- Headquarters
- Woonsocket, RI
- Shipping
- 3-5 business days
- Lab Testing
- No
- Prescriber Info
- Licensed healthcare providers evaluate patients and prescribe based on clinical eligibility.
- Founded
- 2000
Pros
- In-person access at 1,100+ locations
- Same-day prescription fill at the adjacent CVS Pharmacy
- Strong insurance and PBM integration through CVS Caremark
- Brand-name medications only
- Lab work available at select locations through LabCorp partnership
- No mandatory subscription
Cons
- No compounded GLP-1 options
- Visit-based pricing can add up compared to all-inclusive subscription models
- Staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants, not obesity medicine specialists
- Limited to 33 states + DC where MinuteClinic operates
- No dedicated weight loss coaching, behavioral support, or dietitian access
- Walk-in model means inconsistent wait times
Pricing
| Medication | Dose | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| semaglutide | FDA-approved | $0 | monthly |