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Washington state is suing Albertsons, alleging the pharmacy chain prioritized profit over patient safety by failing to report suspicious opioid prescriptions. The trial focuses on whether Albertsons' pharmacists adequately addressed 'red flags' like out-of-area prescriptions and cash payments for opioids, with Albertsons arguing such guidance is context-dependent and lacks clear rules.

Washington is suing Albertsons, alleging their pharmacies contributed to the opioid crisis by ignoring suspicious opioid prescriptions. Albertsons defends by blaming doctors and drug manufacturers, claiming they followed prescriptions and a few mistakes didn't cause the epidemic.