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Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Barring Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Owning Pharmacies In State
Attorney General Tim Griffin said he plans to appeal the judge's decision. read more >
CVS and Express Scripts Sue Arkansas Over Restriction on Pharmacy Benefit Managers
CVS said the new law represents "an assault on free commerce" and will force it to close pharmacies in the state. read more >
SupplyPike’s Automation Tools Recover $1B for Suppliers
It has already been a big year for SupplyPike, a Rogers software company that helps suppliers recover lost revenue from retailer deductions and chargebacks. read more >
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Empowering Communities: NWA Women Support Black Enterprises
Founded in 2019, Black Owned Northwest Arkansas is an organization that strives to create community and support Black-owned enterprises. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Pharmacist Shortages and Heavy Workloads Challenge Drugstores Heading Into Busy Season
A dose of patience may come in handy at the pharmacy counter this fall. read more >
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New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care
Last month, Oak Street Health opened its first primary care center in Little Rock and another location is planned to open in North Little Rock on Oct. 13. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas, Other GOP Attorneys General Warn Pharmacies Over Abortion Pills
States have imposed restrictions on abortion pills, but there's a court battle over whether they have the power to do so in defiance of U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy. read more >
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CVS, Walgreens Finalize $10B in Settlements Over Opioids
States announced final details Monday of settlements that the two largest pharmacy chains in the U.S. offered last month. read more >
by Associated Press -
Walmart Offers to Pay $3.1B to Settle Opioid Lawsuits
Walmart said it "strongly disputes" the allegations and does not admit liability with the settlement plan. read more >
by Associated Press -
West Virginia Announces $147M Opioid Settlement With Walmart, CVS
The pharmacies were accused of contributing to the oversupply of prescription opioids in the state. read more >
by Associated Press -
Walmart, CVS and Walgreens Owe $650M in Opioids Suit
A judge admonished the companies, saying they "squandered the opportunity" to present a meaningful plan to abate the crisis. The companies say they'll appeal. read more >
by Associated Press -
Judge to Decide How Much Walmart, Other Pharmacies Owe Over Opioid Crisis
A jury in November found the pharmacy chains responsible for recklessly distributing massive amounts of pain pills. read more >
by Associated Press -
Jury Holds Walmart, CVS, Walgreens Responsible for Role in Opioid Crisis
The retail pharmacy chains were found to have recklessly distributed massive amounts of pain pills. read more >
by Associated Press -
Opioid Trial Against Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Winding Down
The case is being closely watched because it could set the tone for U.S. city and county governments that want to hold pharmacies accountable for the opioid crisis. read more >
by Associated Press -
Lonoke Drug Store Targets Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Lackie Drug Store of Lonoke is suing six of the largest pharmacy benefit managers in the country, saying it won’t be able to survive because the drug reimbursement rates it receives from the PBMs are often below its cost. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
List of National Retail Chains Requiring Masks Is Growing
Two major retailers join the growing list of national chains that will require customers to wear face masks regardless of where cities or states stand on the issue. read more >
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CVS, Walgreens Urge Against Open Carry in Stores
CVS and Walgreens, as well as grocery chain Wegmans Food Market, have joined the chorus of retailers requesting that customers refrain from openly carrying firearms in their stores. read more >
by Associated Press -
Arkansas Liquor Stores See Sales Fall 5.5 Percent Since Grocery Wine Expansion
Liquor stores throughout Arkansas have seen total sales fall an average of 5.5 percent since expanded sales of wine in grocery stores went into effect Oct. 1, according to a report released Monday. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
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