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DOJ sues Walgreens over millions of unlawful prescriptions
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens, alleging the pharmacy chain filled millions of prescriptions without legitimate medical purposes, violating the Controlled Substances Act and the False Claims Act. The complaint claims Walgreens pressured pharmacists to dispense controlled substances despite clear indicators that the prescriptions were likely unlawful, facilitating the illegal flow of opioids. In a separate legal move, Walgreens has sued the DEA, challenging new policies that require pharmacists to verify the legitimacy of controlled substance prescriptions before dispensing them, arguing these rules were enacted without proper regulatory procedures. Walgreens contends that the DEA's requirements put pharmacists in a difficult position, potentially leading to conflicts with legitimate prescription practices. The company is facing significant civil penalties if found liable for the allegations in the Justice Department's lawsuit. This legal battle comes at a time when Walgreens has already been involved in extensive settlements related to the opioid crisis.
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