CVS to Settle Painkiller Misuse Allegations for $22M
Lawsuit Against CVS Allegation of Painkiller Misuse. In 2012, the federal government filed a lawsuit against CVS and its wholesale supplier Cardinal over alleged misuse of the prescription painkiller oxycodone. Allegedly, CVS and Cardinal were aware that two Florida pharmacies were receiving high-volume orders of oxycodone. The Wall … [Read more...] about CVS to Settle Painkiller Misuse Allegations for $22M
CVS Agrees to $22 Million Settlement in Florida Painkiller Case
CVS Health Corp. has agreed to a $22 million settlement with the federal government over allegations that two of its retail stores located in Sanford, Florida distributed controlled substances based on prescriptions that had not been issued for legitimate medical purposes by a health care provider. A.D. Wright, Special Agent in … [Read more...] about CVS Agrees to $22 Million Settlement in Florida Painkiller Case
CVS Accused of Pushing Expensive Drugs
Accuses CVS of Pushing Expensive Drugs The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is reporting today that some labor unions have banded together under the name “Change to Win” to initiate “a campaign that accuses CVS Caremark Corporation of violating patient privacy and improperly pushing doctors to prescribe a costly prescription drug.” Change … [Read more...] about CVS Accused of Pushing Expensive Drugs
CVS, Rite Aid Sued for Selling Expired Medications
Rite Aid Sued for Selling Expired Medications. The New York State Attorney General’s Office just announced it is initiating litigation against CVS and Rite Aid for selling expired over-the-counter products. The office conducted a three-month statewide investigation and found that 254 stores were selling over 600 … [Read more...] about CVS, Rite Aid Sued for Selling Expired Medications
