How to apply for Kroger's $17M pharmacy settlement
Key Points:
- Kroger has agreed to a proposed $17-million class-action settlement over allegations of overcharging insured customers for certain generic prescriptions from December 2018 to August 2026.
- The lawsuit claims Kroger failed to apply lower prices from its Kroger Savings Club to insured customers, resulting in higher out-of-pocket costs.
- Kroger denies any wrongdoing, stating that discounted prices were only available to those with a savings club membership.
- Customers who received prescriptions from Kroger pharmacies in the last eight years may be eligible to file claims for a prorated payment until December 21.
- The settlement requires final court approval before it can be finalized.