CVS Health(R) and WGU Launch Online Pre-Pharmacy Degree Program for Future Pharmacists Nationwide

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New program helps reduce financial barriers to higher education while building a stronger, more robust pharmacy workforce WOONSOCKET, RI / ACCESS Newswire / May 19, 2026 / Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) and WGU today announced a new online pre-pharmacy degree program designed to help address the national need for pharmacists through flexible, affordable education. Developed in collaboration with CVS Health, WGU's fully online Associate of Science-Health Science (ASHS), Pre-Pharmacy degree program helps CVS Health colleagues complete foundational academic prerequisites at a lower cost than comparable programs. The program supports colleagues pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and is part of CVS Health's broader investment in building the next generation of pharmacists. "This collaboration expands access to affordable education for our colleagues while strengthening the future pharmacist workforce," said Lucille Accetta, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Head of CVS Specialty Operations, CVS Health. "By reducing financial barriers and creating clear pathways to pharmacy careers, we're helping colleagues advance professionally while supporting the long-term needs of the profession." Flexible coursework, maximum savings CVS Health colleagues enrolled in WGU's ASHS, Pre-Pharmacy degree program complete foundational science, mathematics, and professional communication curriculum designed to prepare students for admission to PharmD programs. With personalized support from a WGU program mentor, colleagues have the flexibility to progress at their own pace while continuing to work. Colleagues may apply for support through the CVS Health® Enterprise Tuition Assistance Program, administered by EdAssist by Bright Horizons, which offers up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement per year throughout the duration of the two-year program. With an exclusive tuition rate of $3,989 per six‑month term, participants can complete the program with an out‑of‑pocket cost of $9,956 when they receive the maximum reimbursement amount. The 26-course program is eligible for transfer credits. Supporting future pharmacists The program is especially designed for CVS Health colleagues - including pharmacy technicians - seeking a clearer path to becoming pharmacists. A CVS Health 2025 Rx Report revealed that 40...

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