Judge rules pharmacies owe two Ohio counties $650M in opioids suit
CLEVELAND -- A federal judge in Cleveland awarded $650 million in damages Wednesday to two Ohio counties that won a landmark lawsuit against national pharmacy …
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Jury holds pharmacies responsible for role in opioid crisis
CLEVELAND -- CVS, Walgreens and Walmart pharmacies recklessly distributed massive amounts of pain pills in two Ohio counties, a federal jury said Tuesday in a …
November 24, 2021
CVS, Walgreens both announce opioid settlements totaling $10B
The two largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits …
November 3, 2022
Kid’s medicine shortage hits as flu season gets off to a fast start
Caring for sick children has become extra stressful recently for many U.S. parents due to shortages of Children's Tylenol and other medicines.
December 20, 2022
What are the implications of Walgreens’ decision on abortion pills?
Walgreens says it will not start selling an abortion pill in 20 states that had warned of legal consequences if it did so.
March 4, 2023
Nuisance laws in opioid cases give hope to both sides
CLEVELAND -- A jury's finding this week that three major pharmacy chains are responsible for contributing to the scourge of opioid addiction in two Ohio counti…
November 26, 2021
Pharmacies face 1st trial over role in opioid crisis
CLEVELAND -- So many prescription painkillers were dispensed in Lake County, Ohio, between 2012 and 2016 that the amount equaled 265 pills for every resident. …
- By Ann Presley
Walgreens, Rite Aid combo to spread drugstore health kick
Walgreens will use its $9.41 billion takeover of rival Rite Aid to spread its philosophy on making drugstores destinations for customers looking to stay health…
- By Tom Murphy
Chain store hours vary on New Year’s Eve
It's just about time to celebrate New Year's Eve and say goodbye to 2023. Preparing for a midnight toast and more year-end festivities may require a run or two…
December 30, 2023
Walmart proposes paying $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
Walmart proposed a $3.1 billion legal settlement on Tuesday over the toll of powerful prescription opioids sold at its pharmacies, becoming the latest major dr…
November 16, 2022CVS Caremark plans to stop tobacco products sales
CVS Caremark s decision to pull cigarettes and other tobacco products from its stores could ripple beyond the nation s second-largest drugstore chain.
- By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM and TOM MURPHY The Associated Press
CVS, Walgreens urge against openly carrying guns in stores
NEW YORK -- Drug chains CVS and Walgreens as well as grocery chain Wegmans Food Market have joined the chorus of retailers requesting that customers refrain fr…
- By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO The Associated Press
CVS Health will pull some cough-and-cold treatments with ingredient deemed ineffective by doctors
CVS Health is pulling from its shelves some cough-and-cold treatments that contain an ingredient that has been deemed ineffective by doctors and researchers.
October 21, 2023
Rite Aid files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses
Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to sell part of its business as it attempts to restructure while dealing with losses and opioid-related …
October 17, 2023Walmart reportedly in early talks to acquire insurer Humana
Walmart may be looking to dive deeper into the rapidly evolving health care market by acquiring the insurer Humana, according to The Wall Street Journal.
- By Tom Murphy
US drugstores squeezed by vaccine demand, staff shortages
A rush of vaccine-seeking customers and staff shortages are squeezing drugstores around the U.S., leading to frazzled workers and temporary pharmacy closures.
December 5, 2021
Experts say that safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers
WASHINGTON -- When you buy eyedrops at a U.S. store, you might assume you're getting a product made in a clean, well-maintained factory that's passed muster wi…
December 14, 2023
Be a Santa to a Senior program spreads holiday cheer
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones and opening presents. Unfortunately, this is not the case for a large number of seniors. …
- By Tanner Newton The Sentinel-Record