Walgreens has agreed to pay a staggering $100 million to settle claims that it overcharged insurance companies and third parties for prescription drugs. This long-running legal dispute centers around the allegation that Walgreens inflated its “usual and customary” prices, which affected how much insurers, and indirectly customers, had to pay.
The heart of the controversy involves the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club, a discount program that may not have been accurately reflected in the prices charged to insurers. The lawsuit alleges that this misrepresentation caused third-party payers to be charged more than what customers actually paid out-of-pocket.
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Walgreens Settles Without Admitting Fault
While Walgreens has agreed to the settlement, the company has not admitted to any wrongdoing. Instead, the $100 million payout is being made to resolve the claims and avoid further litigation.
Who Is Eligible to Receive a Payment?
Time Period and Requirements for Eligibility
If you paid for prescription drugs at Walgreens between January 1, 2007, and November 18, 2024, using prescription insurance benefits, you may qualify for a cash payment as part of the settlement.
This includes individual customers and third-party payers (like insurance companies), who may have unknowingly overpaid for prescriptions due to inflated pricing practices.
How Much Money Could You Receive?
Breakdown of the $100 Million Settlement Fund
The total $100 million settlement is split as follows:
- $20 million is reserved for individual claimants—people like you who purchased prescriptions at Walgreens.
- $80 million is designated for third-party payers, including insurance companies.
Individual claimants will receive a proportional share of the $20 million fund. The exact amount depends on:
- How much you paid for eligible prescriptions.
- How many people submit valid claims.
The more people that claim, the smaller each individual payout will be.
No person or entity will receive preferential treatment—all claims are treated equally and distributed on a per capita basis.
What You Need to Submit a Claim
Proof of Purchase Is Required
To claim your share of the Walgreens class-action settlement, you must submit proof of purchase. This helps the court confirm that your claim is legitimate.
Acceptable documents include:
- Receipts for prescriptions filled at Walgreens
- Invoices or pharmacy transaction records
- Bank or credit card statements
- Cancelled checks or other financial documents
What Is a Class-Action Settlement?
Class-action lawsuits allow a large group of individuals to take collective legal action against a company or organization. Typically, these lawsuits are initiated by a few plaintiffs but cover a broader group known as the “class.”
When companies settle class actions, they often deny wrongdoing, but agree to pay money to affected individuals to resolve the case and avoid the cost of continuing litigation.
These types of lawsuits can involve a wide range of issues, including:
- Consumer fraud
- False advertising
- Environmental damage
- Discriminatory practices
In this case, the alleged issue was pricing deception related to Walgreens’ prescription program.
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When Is the Deadline to File a Claim?
Don’t Miss the April 17 Cutoff
If you believe you qualify for a payout under the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club settlement, you must submit your claim by Thursday, April 17. This deadline is final—claims submitted after this date will not be accepted.
Final Settlement Hearing Date
A final hearing is scheduled for October 9, where the court will review the settlement terms and potentially give final approval.
Should You File a Claim?
If you meet the criteria—meaning you used insurance to purchase prescription drugs at Walgreens between 2007 and 2024—you are likely eligible to receive part of the settlement. Filing a claim is a legitimate way to recover money you may have overpaid without realizing it.
However, if you did not purchase prescription drugs from Walgreens during that time period, you are not eligible and should not submit a claim.