Pharmaceutical Giants Set $19 Billion Opioid Settlement as States Debate How to Spend It

Teva, Allergan, CVS and Walgreens say enough states agreed to final agreements, adding to the billions flowing to communities

Misuse of prescription painkillers sparked a health crisis in the U.S. Photo: Keith Srakocic/Associated Press

Pharmaceutical industry giants completed a deal to pay $19 billion to states that accused them of fueling the opioid crisis, infusing more money into communities still struggling with how to address the scourge of drug use. 

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