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FDA issues warning letters to CVS, Walgreens, other companies over unapproved eye products

Thursday, September 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued letters to several companies -- including major pharmacy chains -- this week, warning them against manufacturing or selling unapproved eye products.Letters were sent to CVS and Walgreens as well as six manufacturers claiming the products... Read More.

DA issues warning letters to CVS, Walgreens, other companies over unapproved eye products

Wednesday, September 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued letters to several companies -- including major pharmacy chains -- this week, warning them against manufacturing or selling unapproved eye products.Letters were sent to CVS and Walgreens as well as six manufacturers claiming the products... Read More.

CVS to lay off 5,000 employees in push to shed costs

Tuesday, August 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- CVS Health is laying off 5,000 employees as part of an effort to shed costs, the retail and pharmacy chain confirmed on Tuesday.The layoffs will primarily affect "non-customer facing positions" such as corporate roles, the company said, adding that it does... Read More.

CVS acquires at-home health care company: How it could impact medical services

Monday, March 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- CVS Health Corp announced Monday it would be closing its acquisition of home health care services company Signify Health.The deal, which was originally agreed upon in September 2022, allows retail pharmacy chain to acquire Signify for $30.50 per share for a... Read More.

CVS, Walgreens agree to $10 billion opioid settlement

Wednesday, November 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- CVS Health and Walgreens on Wednesday said they had agreed in principle to pay about $10 billion in total to settle a series of opioid-related lawsuits brought against the pharmacy chains.CVS said it had agreed to a $5 billion settlement designed... Read More.

CVS agrees to $5 billion opioid settlement

Wednesday, November 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- CVS Health on Wednesday said it had agreed to a $5 billion settlement designed to "substantially resolve" opioid lawsuits against the pharmacy chain.“We are pleased to resolve these longstanding claims and putting them behind us is in the best interest of... Read More.

CVS lowers price of period products by 25%, pays ‘tampon tax’ in some areas

Friday, October 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Starting this week, customers shopping for period products like tampons, menstrual pads and liners will pay lower prices in CVS stores.The national retailer announced it is reducing the cost of CVS Health brand period products by 25% in all CVS Pharmacy... Read More.

CVS reaches deal to buy Signify Health for $8 billion

Tuesday, September 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- CVS Health announced on Monday it has reached a deal to acquire home healthcare provider Signify Health for approximately $8 billion.Per the terms of the agreement, CVS will pay $30.50 per share in cash for Signify."Signify Health will play a... Read More.