Walgreens, Kroger recalling pain reliever bottles over lack of child-resistant packaging
Consumers can contact Kroger and Walgreens for information on how to properly dispose of the recalled bottles and receive a full refund for the product they purchased.
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.
Walgreens agrees to pay Florida $683 million in opioid case
Walgreens has settled with the state of Florida in a lawsuit concerning the opioid epidemic, in which it has agreed to pay $683 million to help fight against opioid addiction and abuse.
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.
COVID tests, vaccines help Walgreens beat expectations on earnings
Walgreens surpassed Wall Street expectations in the second quarter thanks to strong demand for COVID-19 tests and vaccines.
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.
Walgreens launches tool to track COVID-19 cases as omicron surges
The Walgreens COVID-19 Index, which uses testing data from Aegis Sciences Corporation, can track the spread of the omicron variant within 24 to 48 hours, the company announced Wednesday.
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.
COVID-19 vaccines give Walgreens an edge
Walgreens administered 15.6 million COVID-19 vaccinations and 6.5 million tests in the first quarter. It has also administered over 9 million booster doses to date.
Major retail chains that closed in 2021 due to dwindling profits, spike in thefts
Several retailers, including CVS, Macy's and Walgreens, have announced the closure of locations in various cities, citing a number of factors from changing consumer attitudes and future health needs to issues with spikes in crime.
McDonald's is open on Christmas, these other establishments as well
For anyone needing a meal or a snack on the go on Christmas Day — or an in-person visit, for that matter — check out some restaurant and store options here.
Amazon, CVS, Walgreens limit COVID-19 test purchases
Amazon, CVS Health and Walgreens have announced they will limit the amount of at-home COVID-19 tests customers can purchase following a recent uptick in cases amid the emergence of the omicron variant.
Major US retailers urge action by Congress on online stolen, counterfeit goods sales
The chief executives of major U.S. retailers including Target, Home Depot, Kroger, CVS Health, Autozone and Best Buy on Thursday urged Congress to take action to address the online sale of stolen, counterfeit and dangerous consumer products.
US pharmacies hit with staffing challenges, delaying coronavirus shots for some
Major U.S. pharmacies are being stretched thin because of the ongoing labor shortage hitting the nation and in some cases, it's making it even harder to get a coronavirus vaccine.
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.