BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 15, 2022 — Walmart announced today that it has agreed to a $3.1 billion nationwide opioid settlement framework designed to resolve substantially all opioid lawsuits and potential lawsuits by state, local and tribal governments, if all the conditions.
Walmart believes the settlement framework is in the best interest of all parties and will provide significant assistance to communities across the country in the fight against the opioid crisis, with assistance reaching state and local governments faster than any locality. other statewide opioid to date, subject to meeting all settlement requirements.
Walmart is proud of our pharmacists and our efforts to help fight the opioid crisis. Walmart vigorously disputes the claims in these matters, and this settlement framework does not include any admission of liability. Walmart will continue to vigorously defend the Company against any claims not resolved through this settlement framework.
About Walmart’s commitment to opioid stewardship
Walmart’s mission is to help people “live better,” and that includes both providing our customers with access to their prescription medications and helping to combat the opioid crisis facing our country. Walmart has adopted many approaches to combat the opioid crisis, such as:
- Education and empowerment of pharmacists
- Reducing the amount of opioids delivered
- Protection against diversion and theft
- Increasing access to anti-overdose medication
- Educating our patients and communities about opioid abuse
- Supporting state and national policies aimed at curbing opioid abuse and misuse
More information about Walmart’s industry-leading Opioid Stewardship program is available at corporate.walmart.com/opioids.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime, anywhere – in retail stores, online and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 230 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and multiple e-commerce sites under 46 banners in 24 countries. With fiscal year 2022 revenue of $573 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunities. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.comon Facebook at facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at twitter.com/walmart.
