The CVS Pharmacy on East Main Street in Plymouth will close on May 2, as confirmed by corporate officials on Thursday.
Situated across from the Dan Flood Senior Apartments, the closure will affect many seniors in Plymouth and nearby areas, as CVS is the sole pharmacy in Plymouth.
Amy Thibault, lead director of external communications at CVS Pharmacy corporate headquarters in Rhode Island, released a statement on behalf of the company:
“We’ve made the tough choice to close the CVS Pharmacy at 125 East Main Street in Plymouth on May 2.
All prescriptions will be moved to the CVS Pharmacy at 702 San Souci Parkway in Wilkes-Barre to guarantee continuous access to pharmacy care for patients.
Patients always have the option to fill their prescriptions at any CVS Pharmacy or their preferred pharmacy if one is more convenient.
Employees are being offered similar roles within the company.
“Maintaining access to pharmacy services in the communities we serve is a crucial factor in our store closure decisions. Other considerations include local market dynamics, population shifts, store density, and ensuring other geographical access points to meet the community’s needs.
“We’ll continue to provide outstanding service to the community at the 12 remaining CVS Pharmacy locations in Luzerne County. We also offer prescription home delivery service to eligible patients through CVS.com and the CVS Pharmacy app to provide additional convenient access to medications.”
Ron Kobusky, President of Plymouth Borough Council, expressed surprise at the news of the closure.
“This will devastate not just Plymouth, but also Larksville, Plymouth Township, and all the way to Hunlock Creek. Many people visit CVS every day. The store is always busy. This decision can’t be due to lack of business.”
Kobusky pointed out that many senior citizens don’t drive, and those living at the Dan Flood complex can simply walk across the street for their medications, food, and other items.
Kobusky also mentioned reaching out to State Rep. Alex Ryncavage and U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright for assistance.
“We need to find another pharmacy chain to come to Plymouth,” Kobusky commented.
Alexis Eroh, President of Plymouth Alive and a council member, expressed regret about the situation.
“It’s very unfortunate for the residents of Plymouth, especially senior citizens who rely heavily on CVS. They depend on CVS for nearly everything, but the biggest loss will be the absence of a pharmacy in town, particularly for those without transportation.”
