8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: FDA says eyedrops from CVS, Target and others carry possible infection risk
U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops.
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8 ON YOUR SIDE: CVS is pulling some of the most popular cold medicines from shelves
Pharmacy chain CVS says it is pulling some popular cold and cough medications from store shelves, weeks after advisers to the Food and Drug Administration deemed a common ingredient was ineffective.
Changes coming for Winn-Dixie pharmacy customers
Aldi’s purchase of Winn-Dixie is expected to close next year, but Winn-Dixie pharmacy customers will likely see changes before then.
Alabama to get nearly $249 million to fight opioids
Alabama will get nearly a quarter-billion dollars to fight opioids in a settlement with Teva, Allergan, CVS and Walgreens.
CVS to Close 900 Stores Over the Next Three Years
CVS Health says it will close hundreds of drugstores over the next three years, as the retail giant adjusts to changing customer needs and converts to new store formats.
Macon County Partners with CVS for COVID-19 Vaccine for Residents
Macon County is making the COVID-19 vaccine available to more residents in Macon County. Macon County officials are partnering with CVS Pharmacy in Tuskegee to offer the vaccine. In addition to CVS, Macon County residents can still receive the vaccine at the Macon County Health Department, Prime Health Care and from private physicians. CVS is offering vaccines at surrounding areas…
CVS Offering COVID-19 Vaccines at Some Local Stores
CVS Health has added some of its Alabama pharmacies to the list of stores offering the COVID-19 vaccine to those in the groups eligible to receive it. This includes several locations in our area: Camden Evergreen Greensboro Jackson Lanett Tuskegee Union Springs Alabama is one of 17 states where CVS is offering the vaccine. Appointments for the latest allocation of…
Prattville PD: Suspect Demanded Oxycontin, Hydrocodone, and Xanax During CVS Robbery
The Prattville Police Department is investigating a robbery at the CVS Pharmacy located on Cobbs Ford Road. Police say an unidentified suspect entered the business and produced a written note pharmacy employee and demanded narcotics. The narcotics included Oxycontin, Hydrocodone, and Xanax. The employees fulfilled the demands of the suspect. The suspect fled the scene in a dark colored 4-door…
CVS Announces Plans to Hire 50,000 More Workers
CVS Health has announced plans to immediately fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles across the country. In a news release, CVS says jobs include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and member/customer service professionals. The company says it will use a technology-enabled hiring process that includes virtual job fairs, virtual interviews and virtual job tryouts. Click here…
