The state of Georgia and its participating local governments will receive more than $55 million to expand access to opioid treatment, prevention, and recovery services as part of a recently finalized settlement agreement with Kroger, Attorney General Chris Carr said.
The settlement agreement, which totals nearly $1.4 billion overall and includes a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, resolves allegations that the company contributed to the opioid crisis. The funds will be distributed over time.
Kroger has also agreed to injunctive relief that requires its pharmacies to monitor, report, and share data about suspicious activity related to opioid prescriptions.
