West Virginia sues United HealthGroup's pharmacy benefit manager over opioid sales

Core Points - West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against United HealthGroup in federal court, claiming that its pharmacy benefit manager, Optum, contributed to the state's opioid crisis by excessively supplying communities with addictive substances [1] Group 1 - The lawsuit alleges that Optum's practices have exacerbated the opioid crisis in West Virginia [1] - The legal action highlights the ongoing issues related to opioid distribution and management by pharmacy benefit managers [1]