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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abe Asher

Walgreens reaches $683m settlement with Florida over role in opioid crisis

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Walgreens has announced that it reached a $683m settlement with Florida over its role in the state’s opioid crisis, bringing a weeks-long trial to a close.

The pharmacy chain will pay the state $620m over the next 18 years, with the other $63m will go to cover the state’s legal fees. Walgreens did not admit wrongdoing in the settlement, announced on Thursday.

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