New York, Oct 13, 2026 (AFP) - CVS Pharmacy to pay $315 mn to settle US opioid lawsuit

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2026-10-14

Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that US-based chain CVS Pharmacy has agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging it filled unlawful opioid prescriptions and other fraudulent activity. "Today's settlement is a significant milestone in the Justice Department's efforts to combat the opioid epidemic by cracking down on pharmacies who unlawfully fulfill prescriptions for controlled substances," Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodw......

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