I'm in a completely different part of MA, but our CVSs have the same troubles. In all fairness, CVS pays them a pittance, insurance coverage is almost impossible to understand (for them and for the insured), and we're still in multiple pandemics (RSV, COVID, flu) even though the government says it's all over and we need to get back to work. So it sucks, but I do feel for them. Maybe you could try mail order? Also, just want to note that with your dad's pills you could just cut them in half, right?