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CVS Health Investigated for Antitrust Violations Against Pharmacies

1/22/2026

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A House committee investigation, led by Chair Jim Jordan, found that CVS Health may have breached federal antitrust laws by pressuring independent pharmacies to avoid external money-saving services.
The committee examined CVS Caremark's practices and concluded that CVS altered rules to stifle competition from pharmaceutical hubs.
CVS plans to modify its provider manual to allow independent pharmacies to work with hubs, but the changes are not yet implemented.

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Story summary

A House committee investigation, led by Chair Jim Jordan, found that CVS Health may have breached federal antitrust laws by pressuring independent pharmacies to avoid external money-saving services.
The committee examined CVS Caremark's practices and concluded that CVS altered rules to stifle competition from pharmaceutical hubs.
CVS plans to modify its provider manual to allow independent pharmacies to work with hubs, but the changes are not yet implemented.