DOJ sues Walgreens for 'knowingly' filling millions of prescriptions that lacked legit medical purposes

Lawsuit Against Walgreens - The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens, alleging the company dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions from August 2012 to the present [1] - The DOJ claims Walgreens knowingly filled prescriptions that lacked legitimate medical purpose, were invalid, or not issued in the usual course of professional practice [1] - The lawsuit aims to hold Walgreens accountable for failing to meet its obligations in dispensing dangerous opioids and other drugs [1] Allegations of Unlawful Practices - Walgreens pharmacists allegedly filled millions of prescriptions with clear red flags indicating they were highly likely to be unlawful [2] - The company systematically pressured pharmacists to fill prescriptions, including controlled substances, without confirming their validity [2] - These practices allegedly allowed millions of opioid pills and other controlled substances to flow illegally out of Walgreens stores [2] Consequences of Alleged Actions - Some Walgreens patients reportedly died of overdoses shortly after receiving invalid prescriptions filled at Walgreens [2] Legal Proceedings - The 300-page lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Chicago [3]