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CVS unveils one+other beauty, personal care brand
CVS’ one+other is a beauty and personal care brand that celebrates self-expression and embraces individuality with more than 200 self-care essentials.
CVS Health Clinical Trial Services to recruit diabetes, chronic kidney disease patients
Clinical Trial Services will recruit patients at 39 proact 1 (REGEN-006) clinical sites, using a machine learning model to identify patient populations that align with trial inclusion/exclusion criteria.

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MedAvail sells SpotRx pharmacy assets to CVS Pharmacy
MedAvail has agreed to sell to CVS certain assets related to its SpotRx pharmacies located in Arizona, California, Michigan and Florida.
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CVS Health launches Community Equity Alliance to improve health outcomes in underserved communities
Collaborations with Meharry Medical College, Sinai Chicago and Wayne State University will expand access to community health workers and care.
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CVS, Walmart cutting pharmacy operation hours amid pharmacist shortage
The reduction in pharmacy operation hours is due to a nationwide pharmacist shortage.
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CVS Health, RUSH to increase healthcare access for Chicago-area Medicare patients
The agreement establishes a new Accountable Care collaboration that emphasizes health equity, coordinated care and improved access.
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CVS Health launches Virtual Primary Care, expands access to mental health support
The virtual care program is now available nationwide to Aetna commercial members enrolled in eligible fully insured and self-insured health plans.
RETAIL NEWS
CVS Health makes 2 executive appointments
David Joyner will rejoin the company as executive vice president and president of pharmacy services, while Amy Bricker has been named executive vice president and chief product officer – consumer.
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CVS Health makes affordable housing investment in Texas, North Carolina
CVS Health will invest $16.7 million in Texas and $16 million in North Carolina.
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CVS, Walgreens now sourcing 100% cage-free eggs 3 years early
CVS fulfilled its commitment in December 2022, and Walgreens fulfilled its commitment this month to source 100% cage-free eggs nationally.
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CVS reportedly in discussions to acquire Oak Street Health
If reached, the deal would value Oak Street at more than $10 billion, including debt, according to a Bloomberg report.
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Retailers limiting children’s OTC pain relief products
As cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV tick up, amid a scarcity of OTC children’s pain relief products at certain locations, retailers have begun to institute product limits.
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CVS, Walgreens to pay $10.7B for alleged role in opioid crisis
CVS will pay $5 billion, and Walgreens will pay $5.7 billion.
RETAIL NEWS
CVS Health’s Aetna donates $9.3M to fund behavioral, social care needs of youths
The funding will support community-based organizations providing CSED waiver services.