
Drug Distributor McKesson Shipped Five Million Opioid Pills to West Virginia Town of 400 in Two Years
In 2018, five drug distribution executives were summoned to testify

In 2018, five drug distribution executives were summoned to testify
The recent revelation that drug distributor McKesson shipped five million opioid pills to a small West Virginia town of only 400 residents in just two years has shed light on the company's role in the ongoing opioid crisis. This staggering amount of pills far exceeds what would be considered necessary for a town of that size, raising questions about McKesson's distribution practices and accountability.
As one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in the country, McKesson plays a significant role in the supply chain of prescription drugs. The company's actions in shipping such a large quantity of opioids to a small town highlight the need for increased oversight and regulation to prevent the misuse and overprescription of these highly addictive drugs.
The recent revelation that drug distributor McKesson shipped five million opioid pills to a small West Virginia town of only 400 residents in just two years has shed light on the company's role in the ongoing opioid crisis. This staggering amount of pills far exceeds what would be considered necessary for a town of that size, raising questions about McKesson's distribution practices and accountability.
As one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in the country, McKesson plays a significant role in the supply chain of prescription drugs. The company's actions in shipping such a large quantity of opioids to a small town highlight the need for increased oversight and regulation to prevent the misuse and overprescription of these highly addictive drugs.