CVS sign The idea that Amazon might not take on one segment of the supply chain was enough to send shares of pharmacies and drug distributors surging. (Photo: AP)

(Bloomberg) –CVS Health Corp., along with rival drugstores and drug distributors, rallied after a report that Amazon.com Inc. had shelved plans to sell drugs to hospitals and other businesses.

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