The U.S. Justice Department has filed a nationwide lawsuit against CVS Health, accusing the pharmacy chain of unlawfully dispensing massive amounts of invalid opioid prescriptions and facilitating the unlawful sale of prescription opioids. The lawsuit alleges that CVS knowingly contributed to the opioid crisis by ignoring red flags and operating dangerously understaffed pharmacies. As part of the complaint, it is claimed that CVS filled and billed the government for illegal opioid prescriptions, potentially boosting profits at the expense of public health. The lawsuit is part of a broader effort to hold major pharmacies accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic, with the DOJ citing violations of the Controlled Substances Act and false claims statutes.