CVS Pharmacy celebrates reopening of Pacific Palisades store damaged by devastating wildfires

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CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has reopened its Pacific Palisades store at 864 Swarthmore Avenue, which was damaged during the January wildfires in California. The store is one of the first businesses to resume operations in the area, featuring an expanded pharmacy, improved consultation areas, and updated layout.

The renovated location has been tailored to serve current community needs, particularly focusing on construction workers and first responders, with an expanded selection of grab-and-go items. CVS Health has demonstrated its commitment to wildfire recovery efforts through $2 million in grants and product donations to affected California communities.

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• First community pharmacy to reopen in Pacific Palisades, demonstrating market leadership
• Store improvements including expanded pharmacy and consultation areas
• Contributed $2 million in grants and donations for wildfire recovery

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The Swarthmore Avenue CVS Pharmacy is the first community pharmacy to reopen in the neighborhood, increasing access to health and wellness essentials

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leaders from CVS Health^® (NYSE: CVS) were joined by state and local representatives to celebrate the recently reopened Pacific Palisades CVS Pharmacy store. Located at 864 Swarthmore Avenue, the store was damaged and forced to close during the wildfires that swept through California in January. After months of repairs, it is one of the first businesses to reopen in the Palisades, marking a milestone for the community and providing much-needed health and wellness items, snacks and grocery and household essentials for those who live and work in the area. 

"After months of hard work, we're thrilled to welcome back customers to our Swarthmore Avenue CVS Pharmacy store," said Michael Ibrahim, DVP, Retail Field Operations, CVS Pharmacy. "From the day the wildfires devastated the area, our commitment to the community has been unwavering, and I want to thank the store team for working tirelessly over the last several months to reopen this location. With community rebuilding efforts underway, we're focused on ensuring hardworking first responders, construction workers and community members have access to the products they need."

The store has been rebuilt to feature an expanded pharmacy and private consultation and vaccination area, improved in-store delivery pickup area, and updated layout, décor and fixtures – offering patients, customers and caregivers a simpler, more accessible experience. In addition, the initial product mix has been curated to meet the needs of those currently shopping the store, primarily construction teams working in the area, and features an expanded assortment of grab-and-go foods, snacks, and drinks. As residents begin to return to the Pacific Palisades over the coming months and years, the store's offerings will shift to meet the evolving needs of the community.

"The return of CVS Pharmacy in the Palisades carries more than convenience," said Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath. "It restores the small routines that hold us together — a neighbor picking up medicine, a parent grabbing essentials after school, a familiar face behind the counter. Reopening this store is one more step in rebuilding not just access to what we need, but also a sense of belonging and a community on the rise."

In the months since the wildfires, CVS Health has steadfastly supported the many communities devastated by the fires. Through grants to organizations providing direct, on-the-ground relief and in-kind product donations, our support for residents across California has totaled more than $2 million to date.

The Swarthmore Avenue store is open daily from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and the pharmacy is open Monday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday – Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Video of the Pacific Palisades store can be found at the following link: CVS Pharmacy Pacific Palisades.

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a leading health solutions company building a world of health around every consumer, wherever they are. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 87 million plan members, and a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than 800,000 patients per year. The Company also serves an estimated more than 37 million people through traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including highly rated Medicare Advantage offerings and a leading standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. The Company's integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.

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401-302-9353
Kara.Page@CVSHealth.com  

Amy Thibault
401-318-2865
Amy.Thibault@cvshealth.com 

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FAQ

When did CVS reopen its Pacific Palisades store after the wildfire damage?

CVS reopened its Pacific Palisades store at 864 Swarthmore Avenue in September 2025, after being damaged by wildfires in January 2025.

What improvements were made to the reopened CVS store in Pacific Palisades?

The rebuilt store features an expanded pharmacy, private consultation and vaccination area, improved in-store delivery pickup area, and updated layout, décor and fixtures.

How much has CVS Health contributed to California wildfire recovery efforts?

CVS Health has provided over $2 million in support through grants to relief organizations and in-kind product donations to communities affected by the wildfires.

What are the new operating hours for the CVS Pacific Palisades store?

The store is open daily from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., with pharmacy hours varying by day of the week.