CVS Settles Ohio Safety Violations with $1.5M Fine

CVS Health will pay Ohio $1.5 million in penalties for understaffing and other pharmacy safety issues at 22 of its pharmacies, with the largest ever imposed by the state board. The settlement includes placing eight stores under "advanced monitoring" for three years and voluntary compliance with upcoming state rules focused on patient safety. Retail chain pharmacies have faced staffing concerns, leading to medication delays and errors, prompting increased hiring and wages. State regulators have fined retail chain pharmacies over understaffing, with Ohio's settlement marking the largest number of pharmacies and biggest monetary fine related to staffing in the state.