CVS, Walmart and Walgreens Helped Spread Opioid Crisis, Federal Jury Rules
A federal jury in Ohio has determined CVS, Walmart and Walgreens should be held partially accountable for the opioid crisis in two hard-hit counties.
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Large Pharmacy Chains Pushing Refills Are Increasing The Risks Of Medication Errors: Report
Pharmacists are sounding warnings about conditions at major chain pharmacies, which they say are increasing the risk of medication errors due to a culture that pushes as many drug refills…
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Walgreens, Rite Aid, Latest Pharmacies To Pull Zantac From Shelves Amid Cancer Scare
Walgreens and Rite Aid pharmacy chains have removed Zantac from shelves while the FDA reviews potential safety risks from NDMA contamination.
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Walgreens, CVS Face Lawsuit Over Opioid Crisis Filed By Florida Attorney General
Florida accuses Insys, Walgreens and CVS of contributing to the national opioid drug crisis.
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Valsartan Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Manufacturers Over Cancer Risks
A valsartan class action lawsuit accuses drug makers of fraud for selling contaminated hypertension drugs for years that could put consumers at an increased risk of cancer.
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Lawsuit Alleges Ovarian Cancer Caused by Baby Powder, Shower-to-Shower Exposure
Use of Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower for feminine hygiene purposes allegedly caused an Illinois woman to develop ovarian cancer, according to a lawsuit filed against the manufacturer and Walgreens.
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Walgreen’s Vitamin Recall Issued Over Lack of Child-Proof Caps
The CPSC has announced a recall for Walgreens multivitamins due to non-child proof caps, and a donut recall due to mold contamination.
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Walgreens Urged to Phase Out Toxic Chemicals Linked to Childhood Asthma, Cancer
Consumer advocates are pushing Walgreens to remove dangerous chemicals from their products.
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Dietary Supplement Concerns Require Congressional Probe, Attorneys General Say
More than a dozen attorneys general are calling for increased FDA oversight of the herbal supplements industry after an investigation revealed that major retailers were selling fake products.
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MDLs Sought for Herbal Supplement Lawsuits Against Wal-Mart, Walgreens, GNC
Several retailers face a growing number of class action lawsuits over fake herbal supplements which plaintiffs say should be centralized as part of an MDL for pretrial proceedings.