Florida AG investigating CVS for potential anticompetitive conduct
( June 23, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a civil investigative demand against CVS Health to determine whether CVS steers patients to its own locations, reimburses its affiliated stores more generously than independent pharmacies for identical prescriptions, imposes burdensome audits that claw back payments, and enforces restrictive contracts that threaten small businesses. “Florida families and seniors deserve access to affordable medication and real pharmacy choices—not a system rigged by one giant corporation that may favor its own stores and squeeze out competitors,” Uthmeier said. “This investigation will uncover the truth and protect fair competition for all Floridians.”Statement follows in full. ...
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