Walgreens challenges DEA restrictions on opioids dispensing
Walgreens has sued the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration alleging that it has unlawfully adopted new policies designed to ensure pharmacies do not dispense addictive opioid painkillers and other controlled substances for medically illegitimate purposes.
Walgreens Dispensed Opioids While Ignoring Red Flags, US Says
The Department of Justice sued Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. for allegedly dispensing opioids and other controlled substances at pharmacies across the US while ignoring red flags that the prescriptions were likely illegal.
U.S. Sues Walgreens for Role in Opioid Crisis
The pharmacy chain since August 2012 filled prescriptions that lacked a legitimate medical purpose, were invalid or weren’t issued in professional practice, the Justice Department said.
Justice Department sues Walgreens for filling 'unlawful' opioid prescriptions
A West Side Walgreens at 2340 W. Madison St. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times file Share The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Deerfield-based Walgreens, saying the drugstore chain’s pharmacists filled “unlawful” prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances that helped fuel the country’s prescription painkiller crisis.
Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged part in opioid crisis
The Justice Department filed a civil complaint against Walgreens and its subsidiaries alleging unlawful dispensation of millions of prescriptions.
DOJ accuses Walgreens of filling unlawful opioid prescriptions
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday accused pharmacy chain operator Walgreens Boots Alliance of contributing to the U.S. opioid epidemic by filling millions of unlawful prescriptions for addictive p
DOJ sues Walgreens for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) in Illinois federal court for dispensing millions of unlawful prescriptions over a 12-year period, driving Walgreens (NASDAQ:WBA) shares sharply lower in after-hours trading.
Walgreens turnaround continues with 450 stores to be closed this year
Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores over three years. After 70 closed September to November 2024, 450 more will close in ...
US alleges Walgreens filled millions of prescriptions without medical purpose
The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it has filed a lawsuit alleging that pharmacy chain operator Walgreens knowingly ...
More Walgreens closing. Where in Florida and what to know about your prescriptions
More Walgreens locations have closed or are closing — including one in Florida — as part of the company's plans to shutter ...
Walgreens CEO on shoplifting strategy: 'Lock things up ... you don't sell as many'
Retailers have been faced with increases in shoplifting and retail theft. But anti-theft prevention can hurt retail sales, ...
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Walgreens, feds trade dueling lawsuits over pharmacists' role in opioid crisis
The Department of Justice says Walgreens has dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions over the years. Walgreens contends ...
Walgreens closing 5 stores on South and West sides
Walgreens will close five Chicago stores next month, part of the Deerfield-based pharmacy chain’s plan to shutter 1,200 ...
Police identify victims killed in Colerain Township shooting near Popeyes, Walgreens
The shooting, first reported just before 1 p.m., drew a large police presence to the area of the Colerain Avenue and ...
After Crashing 64% in 2024, Can Walgreens Boots Alliance Stock Turn Things Around This Year?
To say that pharmacy retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance ( WBA 3.19%) has been struggling would be a massive understatement. It ...