CVS opens first of up to 20 planned pharmacy-only US stores

March 30 (Reuters) - CVS Health CVS.N has opened a pharmacy-only store in Chicago, the first of up to 20 such launches planned this year in the U.S., the healthcare conglomerate said on Monday.

• The new stores will make it easier for people to access medications, immunizations and other healthcare services provided by pharmacists.

• The smaller dedicated neighborhood pharmacies are different from CVS' traditional full-service front store and pharmacy locations that also offer beauty products, among others.

• Pharmacy-only locations are also planned in places including Texas, Massachusetts, Michigan and New York in 2026, CVS said.

• The company also plans to open more than 40 new full-service locations this year, including traditional stores and pharmacies in Target TGT.N.