US accuses Walgreens of filling millions of illegitimate prescriptions, including for opioids
- The U.S. Justice Department is suing Walgreens for filling millions of prescriptions without a legitimate purpose, including opioids, over the past decade.
- The lawsuit claims Walgreens pressured pharmacists to fill prescriptions without confirming their validity, violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
- Walgreens allegedly ignored evidence of unlawful prescriptions and deprived pharmacists of crucial information, allowing illegal distribution of opioids.
- Walgreens stated it seeks clarification on pharmacy responsibilities and opposes the government's enforcement of arbitrary rules.
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