1 billion to settle lawsuits filed by state, local and tribal governments in connection with the retailer’s prescribing practices during the opioid crisis. Shutterstock Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the U. Department of Justice alleging the retailer illegally filled thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. “Filling illegitimate opioid prescriptions puts patients and communities at risk and undermines the safeguards designed to prevent the diversion and misuse of potentially addictive medications. ” Related: Kroger settles for $17M in prescription pricing scheme A spokesperson for Walmart could not be reached for comment.