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Wellness Wednesday: Why do wait times seem to be longer at pharmacies?

CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens signs. A hearing will begin Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in federal court in Cleveland that will result in a judge determining how much CVSHealth, Walgreens Co. and Walmart Corp. should pay two northeast Ohio counties to help them abate the continuing opioid crisis. A jury in November 2021 concluded that the three pharmacy chains were responsible for damage wrought by the opioid epidemic in Lake and Trumbull counties.
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CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens signs. A hearing will begin Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in federal court in Cleveland that will result in a judge determining how much CVSHealth, Walgreens Co. and Walmart Corp. should pay two northeast Ohio counties to help them abate the continuing opioid crisis. A jury in November 2021 concluded that the three pharmacy chains were responsible for damage wrought by the opioid epidemic in Lake and Trumbull counties.

This episode originally aired on Nov. 29, 2023.

If you’ve been to the pharmacy counter of Walgreens or CVS lately, you may have noticed lines are longer than usual.

Behind the counter, you may have seen understaffed and overworked employees.

From filling prescriptions to administering flu and Covid booster shots, the staff is being asked to do more with less.

It's the cold and flu season. If you’ve come down with a case of the sniffles or a cough, your symptoms may increase as you settle down for a good night’s sleep.

When people attend a music festival, their focus is usually on seeing some of their favorite artists perform, not learning about combating opioid addiction.

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