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US pharmacies announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion

The two largest US pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle on Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids, and a lawyer said Walmart, a third pharmacy behemoth, is in discussions for a deal.

France 24

US pharmacy companies reach $10bn settlement over opioid claims

The deals mean CVS and Walgreens will pay more than $10bn for their roles in the US opioid crisis.

Al Jazeera

CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion

CVS and Walgreens have agreed in principle to pay a total of about $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of powerful prescription opioids.

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Downsizing At Twitter After Musk Takeover, Big Pharma Chains To Pay $14B In Opioid Claims, Tesla Shutters 1st Showroom In China: Top Stories Wednesday, Nov. 02

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Benzinga

CVS, Walmart, Walgreens reach tentative $12 billion opioid pact

CVS Health Corp., Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walmart Inc. have tentatively agreed to pay more than $12 billion to resolve thousands of state and local government lawsuits accusing the chains of mishandling opioid painkillers, according to people familiar with the matter.

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1 Drug Store Stock to Purchase Over Walgreens

Drug store stock CVS Health (CVS) outperformed Walgreens (WBA) over the past year. Moreover, Wall Street analysts expect CVS to see a better upside than WBA in the upcoming months because of its stronger fundamentals. So, it appears to be a better buy now. Keep reading….

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Capitol Lens | Hear, here - Roll Call

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, second from right, attends a news event at a U Street, Northwest, Walgreens touting over-the-counter hearing aids.

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Say what? Hearing aids available over-the-counter for as low as $199, and without a prescription

Starting this week, consumers are able to buy hearing aids directly off store shelves and at dramatically lower prices as a 2017 federal law finally takes effect.

Tribune News Service

No prescription needed: over-the-counter hearing aids on sale in US

Hearing aids now available from stores including Walgreens and Walmart without prescription after new FDA rule takes effect

The Guardian - US

Where to buy OTC hearing aids: CVS, Walmart, Walgreens and more

Hearing aids are now available without a prescription online and at stores across the country.

Axios

Elizabeth Holmes’ sentencing set for next month as prosecution witness fires back

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, expected to receive a multiyear prison term for felony fraud, has had her sentencing date set for Nov. 18.

Tribune News Service

14-year-old girl denied life-saving arthritis medicine after new strict US abortion laws

Mum Kaitlin Preble said: 'As a mother who has had to deal with my child being very ill most of her life, I was scared, I was really worried.'

Daily Mirror

Mancunian couple shelter in Florida hotel room as windows 'rattle' during one of worst hurricanes ever recorded

"Houses are floating in water and bridges have been blown down. So many people have had to leave their homes, it is just awful."

Manchester Evening News

Hocus Pocus 2 review – belated Halloween sequel is far from bewitching

Bette Midler returns with her child-killing sisters in a disappointingly flat follow-up that tries too hard to soften the villains

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Republican abortion bans restrict women’s access to other essential medicine

Many pharmacies and physicians are forced to deny patients access to drugs, such as methotrexate, that can be used to help induce an abortion

Chicago Sun-Times

Walgreens to buy remainder of Shields Health for $1.4B

The 10-year-old company helps health systems set up and run specialty pharmacies, which manage medications for people with complex and chronic medical conditions.

The Independent UK

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes seeks new trial claiming key witness regrets original testimony

Ms Holmes claims that a former Theranos lab director visited her house and cast doubts on his testimony

The Independent UK

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes seeks new trial claiming key witness regrets original testimony

Ms Holmes claims that a former Theranos lab director visited her house and cast doubts on his testimony

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New COVID boosters against Omicron: everything you need to know (UPDATED)

Government health officials said Tuesday that, unless another variant emerges, it’s likely that coronavirus boosters will become a yearly thing, much like flu shots.

Chicago Sun-Times

After years of neglect and disinvestment, it’s time for Auburn Gresham to rise again

My hope is that 79th and Halsted will rise again — restored to a place where South Side kids can dream big dreams, find the magic of their own neighborhood and gain the confidence to explore the world beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brach’s debuts hot dog, hamburger candy corn flavors in new Tailgate mix

The candy corn maker is pitching its latest creation to football fans as the NFL and NCAA seasons near.

The Independent UK

America’s three largest pharmacy chains ordered to pay $650.5m for helping fuel opioid crisis

CVS, Walmart and Walgreens have to pay $86.7m in two years and remainder over nearly two decades

Chicago Sun-Times

Black Women’s Expo offers roadmap to financial health, mental wellness and business success

“This expo not only gives women information, but it also gives them confidence,” said Merry Green, the Expo’s founder.

Reason

Walgreens 'Helped Fuel' Opioid Crisis in San Francisco, Says Judge

Plus: Americans want to vote on abortion, why the housing crisis has gone national, and more...

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