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Rural Pharmacies Fill a Health Care Gap in the US. Owners Say it’s Getting Harder to Stay Open
Several largely rural states have some of the lowest number of pharmacies per ZIP code, according to an AP analysis of data from 49 states and the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs. read more >
by Associated Press -
FDA Panel Backs Over-The-Counter Sales of Birth Control Pill
The panel of FDA advisers voted unanimously in favor of drugmaker Perrigo's request to sell its once-a-day medication on store shelves alongside eye drops and allergy pills. read more >
by Associated Press -
Feds Sue Drug Wholesaler AmerisourceBergen Over Opioid Sales
The federal lawsuit comes after a Van Buren pharmacy sued the drug supplier for cutting off sales of controlled substances. read more >
by Associated Press -
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 -
Pharmacy Goes to Court Keep Drug Supplier From Stopping Sales
The dispute began on Nov. 2, when the supplier told Super Sav Drug in Van Buren that it was concerned about the store’s sales of controlled substances. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
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 -
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