CVS Fined $250K for Unsafe Pharmacy Conditions in Ohio

The fine and probation aim to address understaffing and safety risks, amid broader concerns over pharmacy working conditions.

A CVS store in Ohio was fined $250,000 by state regulators for unsafe working conditions, understaffing, and improper medicine storage, posing risks to staff and customer safety.
The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy's investigation, initiated in 2021, revealed issues including significant prescription delays, broken equipment, and a lack of proper drug security.
CVS has been placed on probation for at least three years, subject to enhanced monitoring, and must ensure sufficient staffing to minimize risks to public safety.
The fine and probation come amid broader concerns over pharmacy working conditions, with pharmacists walking off the job in recent months to demand better conditions.
State regulators currently have 22 cases pending against 20 other CVS stores in Ohio for similar issues, highlighting a widespread problem within the chain.