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Washington AG sues pharmacy chains over opioids

Por: ABC News Health December 22, 2022

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OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington state Attorney General Bob announced Wednesday that his office is suing Kroger, Albertsons and Rite Aid, arguing their pharmacy chains failed to act as the “final barrier” against opioid over-prescription.The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in King County Superior Court, is the latest effort by Ferguson and other attorneys general throughout the U.S. to hold businesses responsible for their part in allowing prescription... + full article



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