CVS to pay $315M settlement over allegations of illegally filling opioid prescriptions

The Hill - Oct 13, 2026

The Justice Department (DOJ) announced Tuesday that CVS Health has agreed to pay $315 million to settle lawsuits alleging the company illegally filled prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. The settlement resolves a lawsuit first filed in 2019 by former CVS employee Hillary Estright in 2019 under the whistleblower provision of the False Claims...

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CVS to pay $315M settlement over allegations of illegally filling opioid prescriptions

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FTC: 'Pharma bro' Shkreli violated lifetime industry ban, should be held in contempt

Thousands of bottles of acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled

Thousands of bottles of acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled

Kroger laying off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years amid increased AI use

Kroger laying off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years amid increased AI use

Thousands of bottles of acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled

Schumer: Republicans heading into midterms with 'enormous’ financial advantage

El-Sayed labels AI 'existential threat’

Just 1 in 4 approve of Trump handling of economy: Survey

Supreme Court to hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over internal documents

I.M.F. Warns Mideast War Will Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries

Oil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

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