US accuses Walgreens of filling millions of illegitimate prescriptions, including for opioids – Chicago Tribune

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens, accusing the pharmacy chain of filling millions of prescriptions without a legitimate purpose, including for dangerous amounts of opioids. The complaint alleges that Walgreens pressured pharmacists to fill prescriptions with red flags indicating they were likely unlawful, violating the Controlled Substances Act and False Claims Act. Walgreens denies the allegations and says it follows all laws and regulations, while the DOJ seeks to hold the company accountable for contributing to the opioid crisis.

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