CVS to Pay $1.95M for Using Pharmacists with Expired Licenses

Zoeller agreed that the $1.95 million settlement—to be paid within two months—is not a fee, a fine or an admission of guilt. He said the money will be used to reimburse the Indiana Medicaid program and investigative costs.

As part of the settlement, CVS agreed to verify that pharmacist employees and contractors have valid Indiana licenses, and to require applicants for pharmacist positions to disclose any aliases they have used and whether they are ineligible to hold a license.

Within the next three months, CVS will perform records checks on its Indiana pharmacist employees through the Indiana Professional Licensing Board. The company will perform regular checks every six months for three years, the agreement said.

"The agreement underscores that the health and safety of its customers is a top priority for CVS/pharmacy," CVS said.