Omnicare draws buyout interest from Express Scripts, CVS; Akorn asks Oklahoma not to use its drugs to execute;

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> Akorn ($AKRX) has asked Oklahoma authorities not to use its products for executions. Story

> Omnicare ($OCR), a supplier of drugs to nursing homes, is drawing interest from potential buyers, including Express Scripts Holding ($ESRX) and CVS Health ($CVS). Story

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