Walgreens has reached a settlement of up to $350 million with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve allegations of unlawfully filling illegal opioid prescriptions. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis in the United States. The settlement includes a confirmed payment of $300 million for claims related to invalid opioid prescriptions. The company aims to resolve these allegations and potentially mitigate future legal risks surrounding opioid distribution practices.