DEERFIELD (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - It’s another roadblock for Deerfield-based Walgreens as it attempts to retool its operations.
The justice department is suing Walgreens. The suit alleges that the company has illegally filled millions of prescriptions for painkillers and other controlled substances despite red flags from its own pharmacists.
The suit claims the company forced pharmacists to fill the prescription quickly, without taking the time needed to confirm that they were valid.
The lawsuit is the latest setback for Walgreen's, which will close 450 stores this year.
Forbes healthcare writer Bruce Japsen told the Noon Business Hour Friday the remaining stores will be smaller, with a greater emphasis on prescriptions and health care products.
“You’re going to see them evolve into kind of a smaller thing with more healthcare items and a smaller footprint,” Japsen said.
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