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Opinion: STAT+: CVS’ split doesn’t fix its fundamental problem

Here’s the thing: Much of the media coverage frames this move as CVS unwinding its vertical integration in response to ongoing regulatory pressure.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 9, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC
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So when it announced last Wednesday that it will split into two entities, the news made waves.

It serves the health care needs of hundreds of millions of Americans annually, has a hand in nearly every part of the drug supply chain, and has more than $400 billion in annual revenue.

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