American pharmacy chain, second-largest in the U.S.
Kroger has been consolidating its store footprint, closing around 60 underperforming locations over 18 months as part of a broader restructuring. The company is accelerating moves after acquiring Giant Eagle, with some stores shifting to Kroger Marketplace formats and others staying market-adjusted.
Major U.S. medical societies have published coordinated guidance for flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations after the FDA approved updated flu and COVID shots. The American Medical Association and partner groups have compiled age- and risk-specific recommendations and safety evidence while the CDC advisory process remains delayed by legal and policy disputes. Enhanced and mRNA flu options are available for older adults.
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with CVS over a 2024 lawsuit that accused the company of dispensing large quantities of opioids and other controlled substances to fuel profits, sidelining public health. The agreement requires additional safeguards to ensure prescriptions are medically appropriate, with no admission of wrongdoing by CVS.