Walgreens, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, is facing a significant legal challenge as the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit alleging the company's involvement in filling prescriptions that lacked medical legitimacy.

This high-profile case highlights the growing concerns surrounding the opioid crisis and the role that pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers play in addressing this national emergency.

According to the DOJ's allegations, Walgreens is accused of failing to exercise its legal and ethical obligations to ensure the proper dispensing of controlled substances, such as opioid painkillers. - https://webmdnetwork.com/blog/walgreens-doj-lawsuit-prescriptions/?unique_id_a01g9ydt

Walgreens Faces DOJ Lawsuit Over Allegations of Unlawful Prescription Practices