On Mar. 23, 2020, Covetrus reported that the company saw strong demand in its prescription management and online pharmacy services. The acceleration was linked to increased practice engagement and pet owner demand as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across the U.S.

Over the last three weeks, the Covetrus network of pharmacies has seen a significant increase in the number of prescriptions for medications and therapeutic diet food to be filled and shipped to pet owners on behalf of their veterinarians, with the number of products shipped month-to-date growing approximately 45% compared to 2019.

This service has enabled small animal and equine veterinary practices across the country to focus on delivering exceptional patient care and to continue to safely run their clinics in these uncertain times. Additionally, the company has recently seen a spike in inquiries and enrollments from practices looking to set up their own prescription management and online store and gain this support from Covetrus.