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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.

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.”

Some stores including CVS are now putting a limit on how many Plan B pills and other emergency contraceptives can be purchased. The company said the move is intended 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.

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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CVS has fired several employees and executives after an internal investigation into alleged harassment.

CVS Health looks to patent its stores as well as sales of virtual goods including prescription drugs, wellness, beauty and personal care products.

The pilot project is part of a broader effort by the nation’s largest grocer to move toward reusable, recyclable or industrially compostable packaging.

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