CVS, Walgreens, other pharmacies start rolling out latest COVID booster
Pharmacies across the nation are already starting to offering updated coronavirus booster shots to try and prevent another winter surge in cases. The omicron shot targets the omicron strain.
UnitedHealth, Amazon, CVS Health, Option Care bidding on Signify Health
Several major companies are bidding to buy Signify Health. The bidders reportedly include UnitedHealth, Amazon, CVS Health and Option Care Health. The deal could worth over $8 billion.
Pharmacies ordered to pay $650.6M to Ohio counties in opioid case
Federal judge orders CVS, Walmart and Walgreens to pay $650.6 million to Lake and Trumbull counties in Ohio after jury concludes the pharmacy chains over-supplied pain pills.
CVS plans to make a move into primary care by end of 2022
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch said Wednesday the pharmacy chain plans to take action to acquire or merge with a primary care firm by the end of the year.
CVS exceeds Q2 expectations thanks to growing prescriptions, COVID test kits
CVS has exceeded its Q2 expectations with the help of COVID test kit sales and a growing number of prescriptions. The longer cold season has helped the company thrive.
Inflation pushes consumers to consider private labels over name brands
With inflation impacting everyone, consumers are now re-thinking what products they are buying at the store and even reaching for more in-house brands, experts say.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
Some large retailers will be limiting purchases of emergency contraceptive pills amid increased demand because of the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade last week.
Are companies embracing the old-school lunch hour again?
Business owners say lunch breaks are important for employee morale, team building and alleviate the pressure of being constantly connected to the job.
Hot sauce, tampon shortages lead growing list of out-of-stock items
Consumers are facing product shortages with items ranging from baby formula and tampons to hot sauce and wine. More of America’s favorite items may be added to the list in the near future.
FTC to investigate CVS Caremark, Humana, other pharmacy benefit managers
The pharmacy benefit managers will have 90 days to respond to the FTC's request for records and other information about their business practices.
Judge to decide how much pharmacies owe over opioid crisis
Back in November, a jury in U.S. District Judge Dan Polster’s courtroom sided with the counties and agreed that the way the pharmacies dispensed pain medication played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance.
CVS boosts outlook as prescription demand outweighs COVID vaccine dip
CVS Health boosted its annual forecast after processing more prescriptions and adding hundreds of thousands of customers to its health insurance business in the first quarter.
Beyond Meat expands chicken tenders to over 8,000 retailers
Beyond Chicken Tenders are now available at 8,000 retailers across the U.S.
CVS reaches agreement with DOJ to make vaccine portal more accessible for people with disabilities
CVS Pharmacy has reportedly reached a deal with the Department of Justice that will ensure its online COVID-19 vaccine registration will be more accessible to people with disabilities.
CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens offering extra COVID booster shot nationwide
The extra shots come at a time when the U.S. is seeing an uptick in coronavirus cases in certain regions of the country, according to Walgreens.
CVS beefs up internal reporting process after sexual harassment investigation
CVS will launch the Office of Workplace Assistance, a senior team that will provide employees with a “separate and independent channel for accessing resources to help navigate challenging situations.”
Free N95 masks: How and where to get them
Some officials cautioned that the masks, which are part of the Biden administration's push to make 400 million masks available for free to U.S. residents - will be sold in limited quantities per customer.
CVS, Walgreens temporarily close some stores amid omicron-related staffing shortages
This is the latest blow to pharmacies that have already dealt with a surge in demand for coronavirus vaccines and tests.
Walgreens and CVS shut some pharmacies on weekends amid staffing strains
Walgreens and CVS said they are unable to quantify weekend closures, which fluctuate each week and sometimes occur without much notice.