"Consumers trust that they are paying the right price for all items and that they are not buying expired over-the-counter drugs. The law and my office do not just trust that retailers are meeting those legal and common-sense consumer obligations. We will strictly enforce them."
"As part of the settlement, Walgreens agreed to create and enforce consumer protection policies, including extensive store audits of all stores in California and a scanner price guarantee."
Walgreens has agreed to pay $6 million to settle a lawsuit from the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office and eight other prosecutors. The lawsuit claimed Walgreens charged consumers more than the lowest advertised price and sold expired over-the-counter drugs. Investigators found expired items like aspirin and sunscreen, which may lose effectiveness post-expiration. Walgreens will implement consumer protection policies, including store audits and a price guarantee. This marks Walgreens' sixth judgment related to pricing issues in California.
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