Walgreens to Pay $350M to Settle Opioid Lawsuit | JQJO

Walgreens will pay up to $350 million to settle US Justice Department claims it illegally dispensed millions of opioid and other controlled substance prescriptions. The settlement includes a $300 million payment and an additional $50 million if the company is sold before 2032. The Justice Department alleged Walgreens pressured pharmacists to fill prescriptions without proper validation, violating the False Claims Act. Walgreens denies liability but states the settlement allows them to focus on their turnaround strategy.