Baltimore Wins $80 Million Opioid Settlement from Walgreens
Understanding Baltimore's Opioid Settlement
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore City has won $80 million in a settlement with Walgreens, after claims that the pharmacy chain helped fuel the opioid epidemic in Baltimore. The settlement brings the city’s total recoveries from opioid settlements to $402.5 million.
Other Significant Settlements
- CVS and Allergan: $45 million
- Cardinal Health: $152.5 million
- Teva: $80 million
A case against Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen is set to head to trial next week.
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