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People fighting against opioid epidemic applaud recent lawsuit settlements

CVS and Walgreens have agreed to a nearly $5 billion opioid lawsuit settlement. The money will eventually go into local communities.

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CVS, Walgreens to pay $10B in opioid settlements

The two largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids, and a lawyer said Walmart, a third pharmacy behemoth, is in discussions for a deal.

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CVS and Walgreens announce nationwide opioid settlements totaling $10 billion

The developments amount to what could be the last round of huge settlements after years of litigation over the drug industry’s role in an overdose crisis that has been linked to more than 500,000 U,S. deaths.

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Opioid lawsuits to cost pharmacy chains $13B

CVS Health Corp., Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walmart Inc. tentatively agreed to pay more than $13 billion to resolve thousands of state and local government lawsuits accusing the pharmacy owners of mishandling opioid painkillers, according to the companies and people familiar with the matter.

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Walmart, Walgreens and CVS agree to pay $13 8B to settle US opioid claims

Walmart, Walgreens and CVS agree to pay $13 8B to settle US opioid claims
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