NJ Secures $1 Billion in Nationwide Opioid Settlements
<p>Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that all 21 counties and 241 municipalities in New Jersey have joined the State in signing onto the nationwide settlement agreements with pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, and drug makers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan. The agreements aim to resolve claims involving their alleged roles in fueling the country’s opioid crisis.</p>
<p>With 100% participation, New Jersey and its eligible counties and municipalities are set to receive the maximum amount available under the settlements, approximately $508.1 million. If approved, the settlements would bring the total opioid settlement funds secured for New Jersey by the Murphy Administration to over $1 billion.</p>
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