Walgreens Agrees to $300 Million Settlement Over DOJ Allegations of Prescription Misconduct

CHICAGO — In a substantial legal development, Walgreens has agreed to pay $300 million plus 4 percent interest to settle allegations by the Department of Justice regarding questionable dispensing procedures and fraudulent practices. This settlement, disclosed on April 21 by the DOJ and filed at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, does not hold Walgreens directly liable for the opioid crisis, but accuses the pharmacy giant of causing “severe and concrete harm.” Under the terms of the settlement, should Walgreens be acquired or absorbed by another entity before the end … Read more

Walgreens Settles for $100 Million Over Inflated Prescription Costs Exposed on TikTok

Amid rising pharmaceutical prices in the U.S., Walgreens has faced allegations over its pricing practices. The pharmacy chain recently agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims that it excessively inflated prices for insured customers compared to those paying cash. Attorney Angela, utilizing the platform TikTok, provided insights into the allegations, detailing that Walgreens had potentially manipulated prescription drug prices to detrimentally affect customers using health insurance. According to her findings, some copay amounts under insurance were notably higher than the amounts charged to customers paying in cash. In a demonstration to her viewers, Angela … Read more

Baltimore Strikes $80 Million Deal with Walgreens to Address Opioid Crisis Impact

Baltimore, Maryland – In a significant legal victory, the city of Baltimore has achieved an $80 million settlement with Walgreens and a $266 million damages award against drug distributors McKesson and Amerisource-Bergen. These outcomes mark a serious commitment to addressing the opioid crisis that has devastated communities across the city. Announced last month, the Walgreens settlement resolves the city’s claims against the pharmacy giant for its involvement in exacerbating the opioid epidemic. The terms of the agreement stipulate that Walgreens will pay $45 million by the end of this year, with the remaining $35 million … Read more