Walmart settles Justice Department lawsuit over unlawfully dispensing opioids
August 28, 2026 / 12:38 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Walmart reached an agreement with the U.S. government to settle a lawsuit over unlawfully dispensing opioids.
- The lawsuit accused Walmart of filling invalid prescriptions and failing to report suspicious drug orders.
- Federal prosecutors alleged Walmart's actions contributed to the opioid epidemic.
- The settlement amount was not disclosed.
- Walmart operates nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide.