Opioid distributors reach settlement with Washington state

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Opioid distributors reach settlement with Washington state

Washington has reached a $518 million settlement with drug distributors McKesson Corp, AmerisourceBergen Corp and Cardinal Health Inc, ending a months-long trial over the companies’ alleged role in fueling the state’s opioid epidemic. McKesson will pay $197 million, while AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal will each contribute $160.5 million to the deal.