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Kroger to pay $68 million in West Virginia opioid settlement
Kroger reached a $68 million settlement on Thursday in a West Virginia lawsuit alleging the company’s pharmacies contributed to the oversupply of opioids in the state and failed to maintain effective controls. Kroger was the last defendant in a state lawsuit that saw additional settlements from Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and CVS.
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