Third-Party Payor Opioid Distributor Settlement

Exciting news for third-party payors: a second major opioid-related settlement is here! Leading pharmaceutical distributors have created a $300 million settlement fund, offering significant compensation for those impacted by the opioid crisis.

In Re: National Prescription Opiate Consultant Litigation (Case No. 1:17-md-2804)

Settlement Fund

$300 million

Class Period

January 1, 1996, through September 3, 2024

Claim Filing Deadline

June 20, 2025

Settling Defendants

Cencora, Inc. (f/k/a AmerisourceBergen Corporation), Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation

Overview

Three of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in the U.S. have agreed to a $300 million settlement in response to claims that they played a role in the national opioid crisis, resulting in significant costs for third-party payors related to opioid payments and the treatment of individuals affected by opioid-related conditions.

This settlement comes on the heels of the $78 million McKinsey National Prescription Opiate Consultant Settlement (filing deadline: December 15, 2024), which was the first opioid-related settlement exclusively for third-party payors. MCAG will be actively filing claims on behalf of its clients for both settlements.

Eligibility

All entities that paid and/or were reimbursed for (i) opioid prescription drugs manufactured, marketed, sold, distributed, or dispensed by any of the Defendants and/or Opioid Supply Chain Members for purposes other than resale, and/or (ii) paid or incurred costs for treatment related to the misuse, addiction, and/or overdose of opioid drugs, on behalf of individual beneficiaries, insureds, and/or members, during the time period from January 1, 1996 to September 3, 2024.

Recommended Next Steps

To complete your claim for this settlement, certain data is required. Please connect us with a member of your Benefits Department, and an MCAG representative will provide details on the necessary information to finalize your claim.

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