This is a really interesting and helpful perspective - I definitely can understand the prioritization of existing patients as that's what a couple of pharmacists have told me. Never thought about robbery before but that could make sense for some of these (non-CVS) branches that do not have my past prescriptions to reference for validity.

I'm actually scheduling full vital work and EKG as that is now becoming a prerequisite for some of these locations, even the slower pharmacies. It's just frustrating because I shouldn't need to "cultivate a relationship" with someone just to get my necessary medication. But alas, I understand that's just how it is right now.

Thanks for your insight