Trump signs drug treatment bill backed by Colorado representative

President Donald Trump has signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communications Reauthorization Act, a drug treatment measure championed by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Colorado. The legislation aims to strengthen programs addressing substance use disorders and further combat America’s opioid crisis.

Trump signs drug treatment bill backed by Colorado representative

Walgreens to pay $300M to settle with Department of Justice over opioid allegations

Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay $300 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Department of Justice that it filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. The company also faced claims of illegally billing federal programs like Medicare for these medications, highlighting issues of accountability amid the opioid crisis.

Walgreens to pay $300M to settle with Department of Justice over opioid allegations