The DOJ states that the agreement will “provide critical protections for patients and federal healthcare programs.” The Justice Department announced that CVS Pharmacy Inc. will pay $315 million to…
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Justice Department Announces Walmart Settlement for Unlawful Opioid Prescription Filling
Pharmacists and other employees did not question illicit drug prescriptions from “pill mills.” The Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a settlement of $50 million…
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DOJ and DEA Announce Marijuana Rescheduling Actions
Certain medical marijuana products moved to Schedule III as broader review begins. The Justice Department (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that FDA-approved products containing marijuana—along with…
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White House Launches New Public Awareness Effort to Save Lives Through Drug Prevention
ONDCP director says, “We must continue to teach our children about the dangers of drugs and protect them from those who seek to do irreparable harm.” The White…
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Walgreens Agrees to Settlement Over Illegal Prescription Allegations
The pharmacy was accused of filling “excessive quantities of opioids.” Walgreen Boots Alliance has agreed to an up to $350 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ),…
Read MoreDOJ Fines OH Physician for Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
A patient died of an overdose from improperly prescribed controlled substances. The Department of Justice announced that Ohio physician Gregory Gerber settled allegations of illegal opioid distribution, agreeing…
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HHS Recommends Easing Marijuana Restrictions
Recommendation prompts the DEA to conduct a final review for reschedulization. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that the department recommends the reclassification of…
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Marijuana Legislation Enters House Floor This Week
The second time legalization bill has been proposed. A bill to remove marijuana from the list of federal controlled substances will be taken up on the House floor…
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Supreme Court Hears “Pill Mill” Arguments
Justices seek to determine best practices regarding controlled substances. The Supreme Court is deliberating the case that sentenced two doctors to prison for violation of the Controlled Substances…
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