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DOJ Sues Walgreens Over Millions of Illegal Prescriptions

1/18/2025

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The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens for allegedly dispensing millions of illegal prescriptions since August 2012.
The lawsuit claims Walgreens prioritized speed over safety, resulting in prescriptions lacking medical legitimacy.
Reports indicate that some patients suffered fatal overdoses linked to these prescriptions.
Walgreens contends that the lawsuit misrepresents pharmacy responsibilities and asserts compliance with current laws.

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Story summary

The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens for allegedly dispensing millions of illegal prescriptions since August 2012.
The lawsuit claims Walgreens prioritized speed over safety, resulting in prescriptions lacking medical legitimacy.
Reports indicate that some patients suffered fatal overdoses linked to these prescriptions.
Walgreens contends that the lawsuit misrepresents pharmacy responsibilities and asserts compliance with current laws.