US Government Sues Pharmacy Chains CVS and Walgreens for Their Alleged Role in the Opioid Epidemic

This Medical News article discusses lawsuits filed by the US Department of Justice against CVS and Walgreens, two of the nation’s largest pharmacies, for their alleged role in exacerbating the opioid crisis by dispensing “massive quantities” of the drugs.

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JAMA
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2025-03-07
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.0076
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Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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US Government Sues Pharmacy Chains CVS and Walgreens for Their Alleged Role in the Opioid Epidemic

Eli M. Cahan
JAMA
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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US Government Sues Pharmacy Chains CVS and Walgreens for Their Alleged Role in the Opioid Epidemic

Eli M. Cahan
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Abstract

This Medical News article discusses lawsuits filed by the US Department of Justice against CVS and Walgreens, two of the nation’s largest pharmacies, for their alleged role in exacerbating the opioid crisis by dispensing “massive quantities” of the drugs.

JAMAVol. 333(14)
Boston Children's Hospital (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 95%
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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