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Mifepristone has become a central flashpoint in the political battle over abortion at the state level in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

Doctors and other experts say parents have alternatives if they encounter empty store shelves.

Researchers, public health advocates, and health care companies are urging the federal government to green light at-home testing kits to help stem the growing number of Americans with STDs.

CVS Health and Walgreen Co. announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids, and a lawyer said Walmart is in discussions for a deal.

Top Chicago officials are set to give an update on new COVID vaccine booster shots in the city Tuesday.

While COVID cases in the state continue to creep up, with 26,127 new cases reported in Illinois in the past week, the new boosters aren’t cleared for all ages. And, the timing of an individual’s last dose matters. Lisa Chavarria has more.

While COVID cases in Illinois continue to creep up, the shot isn’t cleared for all ages. And, the timing of an individual’s last dose matters.

The Signify acquisition comes as CVS rivals from Amazon to Walgreens are moving further into the health-care sector.

A federal judge in Cleveland has awarded $650 million in damages to two Ohio counties that sued pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart saying their opioid distribution policies created a public nuisance.

Other companies, including Walgreens, Walmart and Amazon, are opening or investing in doctor offices.

A CVS spokesperson said the drugstore chain recently started doing this for methotrexate and misoprostol, two drugs used in medication abortions but also to treat other conditions.

CVS Health, Rite Aid and Amazon announced Tuesday that they were limiting orders of emergency contraceptive pills to three per order in an effort to ensure “equitable access and consistent supply on store shelves.”

CVS says it’s capping the number of Plan B pills people can buy per order to ensure “consistent supply.”

Millions of COVID vaccines doses have been wasted in the United States according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As some states experience a shortage of baby formula, retailers including Deerfield-based Walgreens and Target are restricting how much customers can purchase.

Walgreens, which saw strong sales during the winter quarter, maintained its outlook for the year.

The drugstore chain is opening 22 micro-fulfillment centers across the country and tapping pharmacists to provide more health care at stores.

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The company announced the feature at its sponsored health event The Check Up.

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