Kroger agrees to a $1.37 billion settlement with 30 states over its role in the opioid crisis.

Kroger has finalized a $1.37 billion settlement with 30 states related to its role in the opioid crisis, which claims over 80,000 U.S. lives annually. The settlement mandates Kroger pharmacies to monitor suspicious opioid prescriptions. States like Tennessee will receive $42.9 million, Arkansas $13.5 million, and Virginia $29.4 million, among others, with funds allocated for opioid abatement and community prevention efforts over the next 11 years.

November 04, 2024
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