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Economic Moat

CVS Health has no economic moat

Customers and health plans can choose other pharmacies, insurers and pharmacy-benefit providers, so CVS has no lasting barrier that prevents rivals from winning their business. Familiarity with CVS alone does not make customers stay when other providers offer alternatives.

Why CVS Health has no moat

Pharmacy choices are broad

Health plans can switch

The explanation behind each reason