# Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit

https://mins.news/en/item/36236

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-28 22:59 UTC
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- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/28/walmart-settles-us-governments-opioid-lawsuit?traffic_source=rss

> Walmart has settled a US government lawsuit alleging that its pharmacies unlawfully dispensed opioid prescriptions and contributed to the nationwide opioid crisis. The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the deal without disclosing its terms. Walmart admitted no liability and called the settlement amount immaterial.

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