Walgreens to pay more than $2.85 million to settle US overbilling charges
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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) will pay over $2.85 million to resolve whistleblower allegations of Medicaid program overbilling in Georgia and Massachusetts. The settlement covers claims from 2008 to 2023 where the pharmacy allegedly submitted inflated 'usual and customary' prices for generic medications.
March 27, 2025 | 5:45 pm
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The settlement represents a relatively small financial penalty for Walgreens and appears to partially resolve ongoing legal challenges related to Medicaid billing practices.
The settlement is relatively small compared to WBA's overall financial scale and appears to be a routine legal resolution. While it highlights compliance issues, the financial impact is minimal and unlikely to significantly affect stock performance.
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