The Justice Department unsealed a civil complaint Wednesday alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled “unlawful” prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-18 20:01:02">December 18, 2024 at 8:01 PM EST</time>

The Justice Department unsealed a civil complaint Wednesday alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled “unlawful” prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act…{ai:summary}<p>The Justice Department has filed a civil complaint against CVS Pharmacy Inc. and its subsidiaries, accusing them of filling unlawful prescriptions that violate the federal Controlled Substances Act. </p><p>The allegations suggest significant legal implications for the pharmacy chain. #crime</p>

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