US accuses Walgreens of filling illegal opioid prescriptions

Walgreens Boots Alliance, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, is facing serious allegations. The U.S. Department of Justice has accused the company of contributing to the current opioid epidemic by filling millions of illegal prescriptions for addictive drugs and other substances. The move comes after revelations that Walgreens ignored "red flags" and dispensed drugs without a legitimate medical reason.

According to the allegations, Walgreens $WBA intentionally filled illegal prescriptions for controlled substances, allowing millions of drugs to flow illegally from their pharmacies.

Further, the charge relies on violations of the Controlled Substances Act because Walgreens knowingly filled illegal prescriptions and then sought reimbursement from federal health programs, such as Medicare, for these illegitimate drugs. The Justice Department also charged the company with violating the False Claims Act, thereby obtaining funds from taxpayer-funded programs based on…