Pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens, Walmart helped fuel opioid epidemic, U.S. jury finds
A federal jury on Tuesday found that pharmacy chain operators CVS Health Corp, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc and Walmart Inc helped fuel an opioid epidemic in two Ohio counties, in the first trial the companies have faced over the U.S. drug crisis.
San Francisco Walgreens shuts over 'severe rat infestation'
A Walgreens in San Francisco reportedly shuttered because of a severe rat infestation.
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart to administer Pfizer vaccines to kids: What to know
Now, with the federal government promising enough of the vaccine to protect the nation’s 28 million kids in this age group, pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS and Walmart will begin vaccination efforts.
CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid ready to administer Pfizer vaccine to kids
Major U.S. pharmacy chains are ready to provide Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to eligible children once federal health officials give the green light.
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart ask for mistrial in opioid case, claiming juror misconduct
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and Giant Eagle called for a mistrial in an opioid case against the companies, after a juror brought in outside documentation and distributed it to other jurors.
CVS, Walgreens offering COVID-19 booster shots to Moderna, J&J recipients
The pharmacies began issuing additional boosters after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said specific Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients qualify.
San Francisco officials question Walgreens store closures, say crime might not be only factor
Mayor London Breed argued that the company has been having a hard time generating revenue in the city, likely prompting its decision to close stores in certain areas.
Walgreens says vaccine mix-ups are rare after Indiana family claims kids received COVID, not flu shots
To date, Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine hasn't been approved for children just yet. Earlier this month, however, the companies offered parents a sign of hope after asking the U.S. government to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 5 to 11.
Walgreens posts higher profit as COVID-19 vaccinations continue to lift sales
The Deerfield, Illinois, drugstore chain on Thursday said it has provided 13.5 million vaccinations in the three months that ended Aug. 31. The company said it has administered more than 40 million COVID-19 vaccinations and more than 16 million COVID-19 tests to date.
Walgreens closing 5 more San Francisco stores due to theft
Walgreens is closing an additional five stores in San Francisco, citing retail theft that has been plaguing California retailers.
CVS, Walgreens administering COVID-19 booster shots: What to know
CVS and Walgreens pharmacies across the nation are administering boosters of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to millions of eligible Americans who are most at-risk for the virus.
Elizabeth Holmes pushed for Theranos-Walgreens deal despite test reliability concerns, former scientist claims
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos currently on trial for charges of criminal fraud, has been accused of prioritizing a business partnership with Walgreens over the well-being of the healthcare technology company's patients.
Walgreens' COVID testing site could expose customer data: report
Walgreens' COVID-19 testing registration systems leaves customers' personal information exposed online, according to a report.
Walgreens raising starting wage for employees to $15 an hour
Walgreens announced on Tuesday that it will be raising the starting wage of its hourly workers to $15 an hour by Nov. 1, 2022.
CVS, Walgreens await guidance on COVID-19 booster shots
Major pharmacies across the nation are confident they can administer and "accelerate access" to COVID-19 booster shots after they receive further guidance from federal health officials.
Walgreens’ new credit card rewards shoppers for healthy purchases
The credit card program, which Walgreens says is just the beginning of the “expansion of our financial services offerings,” aims to reward consumers for making healthy choices by offering savings on future health and wellness purchases.
Walgreens recalls Disney Winnie the Pooh toy due to choking hazard
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC), the major pharmacy chain's warning covers roughly 54,000 Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets.
Walgreen's steps up same-day prescription delivery
Customers can refill, manage and have prescriptions "delivered to their doorsteps in a matter of hours" any day of the week,
Target, Walgreens close early due to thefts in California stores
Retailers like Target and Walgreens are closing early amid increased theft, crime, reports suggest.
Walgreens administered 25M COVID-19 vaccines, sees pace slowing
Walgreens administered 25M COVID-19 vaccines and tells investors the pace will slow in the coming weeks and months.