Walgreens Agrees To Pay Nearly $98 Million To Resolve Allegations It Billed The Government For Uncollected Prescriptions
HONOLULU - Attorney General Anne Lopez announced today that the state of Hawai‘i has joined the 49 other attorneys general in a settlement against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and Walgreen Co. (together, Walgreens). Under the terms of the agreement, Walgreens -- which operates one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the country from its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois -- will pay $97.8 million to resolve allegations that it unlawfully billed government health care programs for prescriptions that were never collected or otherwise received by patients.
Action Details
- Date:March 4, 2025
- Agency:State of Hawaii
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Enforcement Types:
- State Enforcement Agencies