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Walmart to pay $50 million settlement over opioid prescription allegations
Walmart has agreed to a $50 million settlement regarding allegations that its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions. The Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration accused Walmart of violating the Controlled Substances Act, claiming that the company prioritized sales over compliance. As part of the settlement, Walmart will establish a hotline for reporting illegal activity and monitor pharmacy dispensing patterns.
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Walmart has agreed to a $50 million settlement regarding allegations that its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions. The Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration accused Walmart of violating the Controlled Substances Act, claiming that the company prioritized sales over compliance. As part of the settlement, Walmart will establish a hotline for reporting illegal activity and monitor pharmacy dispensing patterns.
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