The Scoop: Walgreens makes fiery statement after settling $300M opioid case

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Walgreens has agreed to pay $300 million, plus interest, to settle allegations from U.S. prosecutors that it illegally filled millions of invalid opioid prescriptions.
Despite agreeing to the payout, the company “strongly disagrees with the government’s legal theory and admits no liability,” spokesperson Fraser Engerman told Reut