Walgreens has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, agreeing to pay up to $350 million over allegations of illegally filling prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. The settlement includes an upfront payment of $300 million, with an additional $50 million contingent on future company changes. The lawsuit claimed Walgreens knowingly filled prescriptions flagged as potentially illegitimate from August 2012 to March 2023, culminating in significant legal and financial implications as it coincides with the company's store closures amid declining market performance.
Walgreens' settlements allow it to resolve opioid-related litigation, despite its disagreement with allegations regarding illegal prescription practices over the past decade.
The Department of Justice accused Walgreens of enabling the opioid crisis by filling millions of unlawful prescriptions, leading to significant fines.
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