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.
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Jaylen Brown said he is thinking about things differently after the break-in at his mother's house in Wellesley.
Zach LaVine scored a season-high 36 points and the Chicago Bulls used a fourth-quarter flurry to hold off the Boston Celtics 117-108 on Thursday night in the opener of a home-and-home set.
An East Boston man accused of abusing his dog appeared in court on a dozen animal cruelty charges on Thursday.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
Jaylen Brown said he is thinking about things differently after the break-in at his mother's house in Wellesley.
If you are dreaming of a white Christmas in Massachusetts, you're running out of time. But there may be a chance as the weekend arrives.
A Stoneham grandmother injured in a hit and run crash two months ago is still struggling with debilitating injuries while police search for the driver.
Winding through Waltham neighborhoods, a special delivery of love, and laughter, and light - for families who know pain.
Police in Wellesley and Newton are investigating two separate break-ins connected to Celtics star Jaylen Brown and an assistant coach.
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.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
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 do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
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.
Zach LaVine scored a season-high 36 points and the Chicago Bulls used a fourth-quarter flurry to hold off the Boston Celtics 117-108 on Thursday night in the opener of a home-and-home set.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been placed back on the reserve non-football illness list, the team announced Thursday.
New England Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne is a good source to tap for fashion advice. Just don't make things awkward like WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt took no offense to Jerod Mayo's critical comments on Sunday, and even shed some light on why Drake Maye isn't running more.
Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis may not miss any time with his right heel injury.
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.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.