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Walgreens to close 500 locations this year

Walgreens to close 500 locations this year

The restructuring efforts follow Walgreens' $10 billion acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore Partners earlier this month, which is known for acquiring struggling retail brands and has a track record of implementing cost-cutting measures.

CVS seeks investor for new Oak Street clinics

CVS seeks investor for new Oak Street clinics

CVS Health is seeking a private equity partner to fund growth at Oak Street Health, a primary care provider the chain purchased a year ago, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. CVS has been working with financial advisers to help find capital to back new clinics that will be opened by Oak Street,

NACDS hails update of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act

NACDS hails update of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act

DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of the modernization of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act (House File 555), legislation that will help ensure patient access to vital healthcare services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies across the