The next closest CVS pharmacy is located in Cicero, about two and a half miles away from the Little Village location.
Members of the Little Village community gathered Friday to ask CVS to reconsider its decision to close its pharmacy in the neighborhood, saying residents would need to travel too far to get their prescriptions filled.22nd Ward Ald. Michael Rodríguez said his office had received “a number of phone calls primarily from seniors in the neighborhood, worried about where they’re going to go and fulfill their prescriptions.” He said he learned about the closure several weeks ago.
In a statement, CVS Health said all prescriptions at the location would be transferred to its Cicero store, and that patients can also choose to transfer to other CVS pharmacies. The company declined to comment on how many prescriptions it fills at the Little Village location. “We meet or exceed all of the state’s access requirements for managed care organizations,” the statement from Aetna said. “In fact, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has reviewed our updated network and determined it ensures equity.”In a statement Friday, the company said it was in the process of transferring employees at the Little Village CVS to other stores. The chain currently has nearly 70 locations in Chicago.
Scheetz said she lives in Logan Square and that there are four CVS pharmacies within walking distance of her house. “They are adding stores in wealthy neighborhoods,” she said. “And they’re closing them in these neighborhoods. That ain’t right.”
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