DOJ files lawsuit against CVS alleging controlled substances violations

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued CVS Health, accusing the pharmaceutical giant of contributing to the opioid crisis by knowingly filling unlawful prescriptions to boost corporate performance metrics. “The practices alleged contributed to the opioid crisis and opioid-related deaths, and today’s complaint seeks to hold CVS accountable for its misconduct,” Brian M. Boynton, head of…