Arkansas AG Tim Griffin sues Optum, Inc. and Express Scripts, Inc. for contributing to the state's opioid crisis.
Arkansas AG Tim Griffin files a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers Optum, Inc., and Express Scripts, Inc., accusing them of contributing to the state's opioid epidemic. The lawsuit alleges that these PBMs increased opioid use by placing opioids on lower formulary tiers, operated online retail pharmacies dispensing opioids, and were aware of the epidemic but failed to act. The attorney general seeks restitution to the state and abatement of the crisis.
June 24, 2024
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