“We are pleased to resolve these longstanding claims and putting them behind us is in the best interest of all parties, as well as our customers, colleagues and shareholders. We are committed to working with states, municipalities and tribes, and will continue our own important initiatives to help reduce the illegitimate use of prescription opioids."

Thomas Moriarty, CVS chief policy officer and general counsel, as CVS, along with Walgreens, each announced opioid settlements totaling $10 billion, per NPR via a report from The Associated Press titled "CVS and Walgreens Announce Opioid Settlements Totaling $10 Billion."