Justice Department accuses CVS of filling "unlawful" prescriptions
The Justice Department accuses CVS of contributing to the deadly opioid crisis. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
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The Justice Department accuses CVS of contributing to the deadly opioid crisis. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
The Department of Justice said in its lawsuit CVS filled prescriptions with dangerous and excessive quantities of opioids, agreed to fill opioid prescriptions early and made "trinity prescriptions," which are a dangerous combination of drugs.
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down and is being replaced by David Joyner amid struggles with rising costs.
CVS said it is cutting 2,900 workers, or about 1% of its workforce, as part of an effort to reduce costs by $2 billion.
Karen Lynch, CEO of CVS Health, discussed her company's decision to carry the abortion pill mifepristone, and cybersecurity threats in the wake of the UnitedHealth hack.
In January, the FDA changed regulations to allow retail pharmacies to sell the drug mifepristone.
CVS will close dozens of pharmacies inside of Target stores between February and April.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
Bed Bath & Beyond stores disappeared in 2023, with store closures up 80% across the U.S. Still, more stores opened than closed.
Recalled children's pain medicine was found by WBZ crews on the shelves of multiple CVS stores in Massachusetts.
Recalled children's pain medicine was still on the shelves at several CVS stores in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.
Some people planning to get the new COVID-19 vaccine are getting bills for nearly $200.
CVS is laying off about 5,000 employees in a cost-cutting effort, the Rhode Island-based pharmacy chain confirmed Tuesday.
CVS is laying off about 5,000 employees in a cost-cutting effort, the Rhode Island-based pharmacy chain confirmed Tuesday.
Some CVS and Target stores are now locking up everyday items like toothpaste, soap and deodorant.
Some CVS and Target stores are now locking up everyday items like toothpaste, soap and deodorant. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Oak Street Health runs primary care centers in 21 states mostly for lower-to-middle income people with Medicare Advantage plans.
A shortage of pharmacists has forced the biggest drugstore chains like CVS, Walgreens and Walmart to shorten their hours. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
About two-thirds of CVS retail pharmacies are "adjusting hours," the company confirmed to WBZ-TV.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Increased demand has led CVS and Walgreens to limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine.
CVS has tentatively agreed to pay $5 billion to settle lawsuits brought by states and local governments alleging the retailers mishandled prescriptions of opioid painkillers.
Massachusetts does not tax period products. They are considered medicals supplies.
Two people were stabbed Sunday night in Stoughton, Massachusetts and police said another person is in custody.
Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards on Sunday as the Boston Celtics beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-119.
A pedestrian was killed and two people are seriously injured after a car struck the pedestrian and then crashed into a restaurant in South Boston Sunday morning.
How can you properly monitor children's screen time? An expert weighs in.
Mike Vrabel is in place at head coach, but the Patriots have a lot of work to do this offseason.
The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel to be the team's next head coach, sources told WBZ-TV.
Two people were stabbed Sunday night in Stoughton, Massachusetts and police said another person is in custody.
A pedestrian was killed and two people are seriously injured after a car struck the pedestrian and then crashed into a restaurant in South Boston Sunday morning.
Mike Vrabel is in place at head coach, but the Patriots have a lot of work to do this offseason.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche reacts to the news that the Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
How can you properly monitor children's screen time? An expert weighs in.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, car companies showed how dashboards, skylights and even windshields can transform into a digital playground.
Meta - the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads - said it's ending its fact-checking program. What does that mean for social media?
Veteran political reporter Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon previewed the upcoming legislative session and other key 2025 topics in Massachusetts politics.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Nordstrom is closing stores that anchor two Massachusetts malls.
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards on Sunday as the Boston Celtics beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-119.
Mike Vrabel is in place at head coach, but the Patriots have a lot of work to do this offseason.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche reacts to the news that the Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.
The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel to be the team's next head coach, the team confirmed.
David Pastrnak scored a power-play goal with 2 seconds left in overtime and the Boston Bruins snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.