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Walmart settles DOJ opioid crisis lawsuit for $50 million

The Hill·August 29, 2026·1 min read
Walmart settles DOJ opioid crisis lawsuit for $50 million

Walmart agreed to pay $50 million to settle a Justice Department lawsuit alleging its pharmacies filled hundreds of thousands of illegal prescriptions for controlled substances, contributing to the opioid crisis. The settlement was announced Friday, resolving claims that Walmart failed to properly screen prescriptions.

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