Tag: opioid abuse

  • The settlements amount to $10 billion.

    The settlements amount to $10 billion.

    US state and local governments have announced a settlement with Walgreens and CVS Health to resolve their lawsuits over the opioid abuse epidemic in the country. The companies have agreed to make changes to their practices to reduce the illegitimate use of prescription opioids. The settlement will involve up to $6 billion in cash, plus…