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February 25, 2023 | 10:22 AM

Democratic state attorneys general sue Biden administration over abortion pill rules

Mifepristone was approved more than 20 years ago to induce first-trimester abortions in combination with a second drug, misoprostol

By Sarah McCammon/NPR
April 23, 2021 | 11:46 AM

As at-home coronavirus tests hit pharmacies, what role can they play in the pandemic?

Rapid COVID-19 tests are now available at pharmacies in the U.S. Dr. Michael Mina of Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health says these can help people wondering if they are infectious right now.

By Mary Louise Kelly and Mano Sundaresan/NPR
March 8, 2021 | 9:57 AM

Pharmacists step up in COVID-19 vaccination effort

In some small towns across the U.S., an independent pharmacy is the only local place where people can get a COVID-19 vaccination.

By Joyce M. Rosenberg/The Associated Press

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March 6, 2020 | 5:14 PM

Small Lancaster County pharmacy chain closing after 141 years

Royer Pharmacy in Lancaster County calls itself one of the oldest continuously operating independent pharmacies in the nation.

By The Associated Press
December 26, 2019 | 11:00 AM

Nearly 150K in Pa. will be forced to change medications beginning Jan. 1. Here’s why

Physicians fear access to critical medications could be delayed because of the quick rollout of new state regulations
By Aneri Pattani/Spotlight PA
September 25, 2019 | 3:52 PM

Rite Aid looks to move IT services to India-based company, layoffs possible

Rite Aid is looking to shift its information technology operations in a move that could result in layoffs for midstate workers.

By Rachel McDevitt
June 7, 2019 | 4:35 PM

Study sees large gaps in access to opioid antidote in Philly

By Mark Scolforo/Associated Press
January 17, 2019 | 6:40 AM

Lawmaker targets companies that profit from Medicaid claims

"This is a government program for some of the poorest of the poor, and no one should be making a profit on it to that extent."
By Brett Sholtis
May 23, 2018 | 12:39 PM

Alleged ‘pill mill’ shut down that operated in York and 16 other counties

By Ted Czech/The York Daily Record
February 21, 2018 | 5:32 AM

Rite Aid deal may spell good news for the midstate economy

By Rachel McDevitt