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As national distributors and pharmacies restricted the flow of painkillers in response to the opioid crisis, Florida’s most popular grocer did the opposite, according to a Tampa Bay Times data analysis.
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The the 1st District Court of Appeal will hear arguments in a long-running battle pitting the supermarket chain and workman's comp insurers against a state agency and doctors over rules for dispensing medications to injured workers.
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The recall issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services comes after more than 40 cases of gastrointestinal illnesses were reported in Texas and Florida.
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The supermarket chain hasn't explained its decision for not offering the low-dose vaccine to ages 6 months to 5 years. It currently offers the vaccine to ages 5 and older.
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Since 2007, the supermarket chain has provided more than 100 million free prescription drugs to customers at its 1,200 pharmacies.
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The company says the decision was made “as a result of the decrease in COVID-19 cases and wide availability of the vaccine.” Customers have not been required to wear face masks for months.
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All employees must wear face masks regardless of their vaccination status. They are not required for customers, but the stores will encourage social distancing.
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Several retailers including Publix, Target, Winn-Dixie, Walmart, Trader Joe's and Starbucks are loosening requirements, using recent CDC guidance in their decisions.
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Few begrudge vaccine providers the chance to make money for offering a life-saving service during a pandemic, but the shot business has given a big boost at the cash register after a difficult year.
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Walk-in customers may choose the two-dose Moderna or one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, pending availability.