Walgreens in the Crosshairs: FDA Warnings Lead to Consumer Lawsuit Over Risky Eye Drops
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in Florida federal court for allegedly mislabeling eye drops, misleading consumers about their safety and effectiveness. The lawsuit follows FDA warnings to Walgreens and other companies about the sale and marketing of risky eye care products. The FDA has demanded a rectification plan within 15 days. WBA shares are down 0.02% at $21.45.
September 22, 2023 | 2:28 pm
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Walgreens is facing a lawsuit and FDA warnings over mislabeled eye drops. This could potentially harm the company's reputation and financials, and has already had a slight negative impact on the stock price.
The lawsuit and FDA warnings are directly related to Walgreens' operations and products. This could lead to financial penalties, damage to the company's reputation, and a decrease in consumer trust, all of which could negatively impact the stock price.
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