CVS Pharmacy vs Express Scripts:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CVS Pharmacy had more branded searches than Express Scripts among prescription delivery services in the United States. CVS Pharmacy had about 6.1 million branded searches, while Express Scripts had 450,000. CVS Pharmacy made up 59.4% of all prescription delivery service searches we track, and Express Scripts accounted for 4.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about prescription delivery services, CVS Pharmacy appeared in all five answers and Express Scripts in three. CVS Pharmacy was mentioned before Express Scripts in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
CVS Pharmacy, about 14 searches for every 1 for Express Scripts
Who does AI mention more?
CVS Pharmacy, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
CVS Pharmacy, named ahead of Express Scripts in every answer
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Top prescription delivery services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CVS Pharmacy appeared in all five answers. Express Scripts was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. CVS Pharmacy was listed before Express Scripts in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
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Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CVS Pharmacy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Walgreens3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Express Scripts3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Amazon Pharmacy3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Capsule2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PillPack1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Alto Pharmacy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about prescription delivery services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which prescription delivery service should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best prescription delivery services in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best prescription delivery service in the US for regular prescription refills?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“prescription delivery”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“prescription delivery service”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Is CVS Pharmacy or Express Scripts more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CVS Pharmacy and Express Scripts by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight prescription delivery services we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for CVS Pharmacy, Express Scripts. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CVS Pharmacy | Walgreens | Express Scripts | Amazon Pharmacy | Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company | Alto Pharmacy | Capsule | PillPack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.8% | 32.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.9% | 32.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.39% | 0.21% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.1% | 32.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 0.95% | 0.26% | 0.21% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.3% | 35.2% | 7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.35% | 0.28% | 0.15% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.4% | 31.5% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.38% | 0.25% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.8% | 32.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.4% | 28% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 59.2% | 32.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.4% | 32.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.4% | 32.6% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.26% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.4% | 32.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.4% | 32.6% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.26% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
How has the CVS Pharmacy and Express Scripts comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CVS Pharmacy was ahead of Express Scripts in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CVS Pharmacy’s share of searches among prescription delivery services in the United States moved from 58.8% to 59.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Express Scripts’ share of searches among prescription delivery services in the United States moved from 5.3% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 450K.
How did search popularity change for United States prescription delivery services in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Express Scripts in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 450K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CVS Pharmacy’s and Express Scripts’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
CVS Pharmacy
1 branded search term
- cvs pharmacy
Express Scripts
1 branded search term
- express scripts
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