The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a lawsuit accusing Walgreens of knowingly filling millions of prescriptions that lacked a legitimate medical basis. As one of the largest pharmacy chains in the country, with over 8,000 locations, Walgreens could face hefty civil penalties if found guilty—up to $80,850 for each prescription filled unlawfully. The case raises serious questions about the company’s role in dispensing medications without proper medical justification.
