CVS: Settle Painkiller Misuse Allegations

CVS to Settle Painkiller Misuse Allegations for $22M

Lawsuit Against CVS Allegation of Painkiller Misuse. In 2012, the federal government filed a lawsuit against CVS and its wholesale supplier Cardinal over alleged misuse of the prescription painkiller oxycodone. Allegedly, CVS and Cardinal were aware that two Florida pharmacies were receiving high-volume orders of oxycodone. The Wall Street Journal reports that CVS Health Corp. has […]

Pharmacies Failed Registration

In the midst of the litigation, the two pharmacies had their controlled-substance registrations revoked by the DEA. CVS said in a statement that it has strengthened its practices for filling controlled-substance prescriptions. “CVS Health…is dedicated to reducing prescription drug abuse and diversion while ensuring access to appropriate, effective pain medication for patients with a legitimate need,” CVS said, according to WSJ.

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