CVS will close 271 stores in 2025, continuing its retail realignment. Learn which locations are affected and what the future ...

So, we can verify that no, CVS pharmacies in Arkansas are not closing anytime soon, but unless the law is blocked or changed, the company will be forced to sell or close those 23 locations by ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — CVS Health has filed a lawsuit to block a new Arkansas law that the company said will shut down 23 CVS pharmacy locations in Arkansas by January 1, 2026.

Realistically, though, it seems unlikely an Arkansas law would lead CVS Health to spin off its pharmacies from its PBM; it’s the sixth-largest company in the U.S. by revenue, earning $373 ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — CVS and Express Scripts asked a federal judge on Thursday to block a law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in Arkansas, challenging ...

this cvs store here in rogers is one of 23 c-v-s locations across the state of arkansas. AND, IF HOUSE BILL 1150 RECEIVES FULL APPROVAL, CVS WOULD POTENTIALLY BE NO MORE IN THE NATURAL STATE.

CVS said it is reviewing its options for its 23 pharmacies in Arkansas, which all remain open for now. Updated 5/27/25 at 1:54 p.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from John Vinson.

CVS and Cigna have filed two separate lawsuits seeking to overturn Arkansas’ new law, which bans pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in the state, from going into effect.

CVS fought hard against the bill, mounting an aggressive PR campaign and saying the company’s 23 retail locations in Arkansas could be forced to close if it were signed into law.

CVS plans to close all Arkansas locations; Walgreens selling at least 7 state stores May 23, 2025 by Lucas Dufalla | Updated May 23, 2025 at 10:25 p.m.

Arkansas, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on April 16 signed HB 1150 into law. The legislation prohibits state permits to pharmacies owned by pharmacy benefit managers effective Jan. 1, 2026.