Justice Department Accuses Walgreens Of Violating Drug Laws In Opioid Epidemic, Ignored Red Flags In Opioid Crisis
1. Walgreens faces federal lawsuit over prescription violations and opioid crisis contribution. 2. Complaint alleges Walgreens dispensed unlawful prescriptions since 2012, risking patient safety. 3. If liable, Walgreens could incur penalties exceeding $80,850 per unlawful prescription. 4. Stock price has dropped 13.4% following the announcement of the lawsuit.