Stericycle to Pay $56M to Resolve Claims Over Improper Handling of Controlled Substances

Stericycle has agreed to pay more than $56 million to resolve two related criminal and civil investigations from the Department of Justice and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for improper handling of controlled substances that led to numerous prescription drug thefts. 

The violations are related to operations between 2015 and 2020 at the former environmental solutions segment of Stericycle’s business, which was responsible for collecting, transporting and disposing of regulated waste.

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