seriousbusinesslady t1_j296e3y wrote
Again ? A settlement reached this year has them (along with two other US based distributors) currently paying $6 billion over the next 18 years to several states that sued them for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.
Edit: $6 billion is their portion, the total shared among the three entities is $19 billion.
steynedhearts t1_j2a6mc6 wrote
Peanuts in comparison to the damage they have caused
systemofaDON t1_j2bo1j7 wrote
And the money they made
luckydayrainman t1_j2bskic wrote
Less than their marketing expense to be exact.
Naileditmate t1_j2cknpb wrote
You sure?
Bikrdude t1_j2dse2v wrote
They sell products to pharmacy chains. They have no part in dispensing to patients. Every state monitors opioid prescriptions - will the states sue themselves next? This is just another shakedown for cash. And to make politicians look good.
eldred2 t1_j2a86vx wrote
If they can afford to pay it, it isn't enough.
seriousbusinesslady t1_j2a9gzc wrote
Oh I'm not saying the filing is frivolous, I just assumed the last settlement encompassed all the states who sued and had standing.
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