31/12/2021
Walgreens is not the only pharmacy struggling with an increased demand for at-home tests thanks to the Omicron surge and holiday gatherings. According to CNBC, CVS Health said it has also experienced more demand and is working to restock inventory of tests at its stores as quickly as possible. So far, this pharmacy chain has not put a purchasing limit on at-home tests for shoppers.
"In the event a local store experiences a temporary shortage, our teams have a process in place to replenish supply," CVS spokesman Michael DeAngelis told CNBC, without providing detail on what the company's process is.
But in a statement to The Washington Post, Matthew Blanchette, another CVS spokesperson, warned that an online shortage of tests is possible. "Due to a recent surge in demand, and to retain community-based access to tests in our stores, there may be temporary out-of-stocks for these products on CVS.com," he said.