Food City Has Agreed To Pay $8.5 Million To Settle Allegations It Dispensed Medically Unnecessary Opioids And Controlled Substances. The Justice Department Claims 24 Food City Pharmacies Submitted False Claims To Federal Healthcare Programs From 2011 To 2018. The Settlement Includes Payments To Federal Programs And To The States Of Virginia And Kentucky. Officials Say The Case Highlights The Importance Of Holding Pharmacies Accountable Amid The Opioid Crisis.