Posted 3/1/2024, 4:01:11 PM
CVS to Pay $1.5 Million in Penalties to Ohio Over Pharmacy Safety and Understaffing Issues
- CVS to pay Ohio $1.5 million in penalties over pharmacy understaffing and other safety issues
- Settlement is for 27 cases alleging safety issues at 22 CVS pharmacies related to understaffing
- CVS agreed to comply with pending Ohio rules on breaks, prescription turnaround times, and staff notifications of understaffing
- 8 stores placed under 3 years of monitoring due to significant staffing shortfalls
- Settlement marks largest state fine against a retail pharmacy chain over staffing concerns