Walgreens Settlement: Walgreens agrees to pay up to $350 million to settle claims with the U.S. Justice Department. The settlement resolves allegations of illegally filling millions of invalid opioid prescriptions and seeking Medicare reimbursements. Details: A $300 million payment matches Walgreens’ ability to pay, with an extra $50 million due if the company is sold or merged by 2032.
- Violations occurred from August 2012 to March 2023.
- Prescriptions lacked a legitimate medical purpose.
- Walgreens is held accountable under the Controlled Substances Act for these violations.
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