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CVS Paying $36.5 Million for Overbilling Medi-Cal for Insulin Pens

Jun 16th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

CVS is paying $36.5 million for submitting false claims to the Medi-Cal program for excessive dispensing of insulin pens. A settlement pursued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta in collaboration with the United States Department of Justice with CVS Pharmacy, …

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