Has the Walgreens Savings Club settlement been approved?

Yes. On March 31, 2026, the court entered judgment approving the $100 million Walgreens Savings Club settlement. The settlement administrator is now processing claims and will notify class members with deficient claims in the coming weeks.

When will Walgreens settlement payments be sent?

No specific payment date has been announced. The settlement website states that no payments will be issued until the settlement is final and all claims processing activities are complete. The settlement must survive any potential appeal period before it becomes truly final. If no appeals are filed, payments could begin in late 2026, but the exact timeline depends on how long claims processing takes.

Can I still file a claim for the Walgreens settlement?

No. The claim deadline was April 17, 2025 and has passed. No new claims are being accepted.

How much will I get from the Walgreens settlement?

Individual payout amounts depend on how much you paid for prescriptions at Walgreens during the class period (January 1, 2007 through November 18, 2024) and how many total valid claims were filed. The $100 million fund will have attorneys' fees (up to 30%), costs (up to $3 million), and service awards deducted before distribution. Your share is calculated pro rata based on your estimated or actual prescription spending.

What happens if my Walgreens settlement claim was deficient?

The settlement administrator will notify class members with deficient claims in the coming weeks. If you receive a deficiency notice, you will likely have a window to correct or supplement your claim. Check the settlement website at SavingsClubSettlement.com for updates, or contact the administrator.

Walgreens $100 Million Prescription Settlement Approved -- Court Entered Judgment March 31, Claims Being Processed

By Steve Levine

Walgreens $100 Million Savings Club Prescription Drug Settlement Approved March 2026 Payment Update Claims Processing

Published: April 2, 2026

The $100 million Walgreens Savings Club prescription drug settlement has cleared its biggest remaining hurdle. On March 31, 2026, the court entered judgment approving the settlement. If you filed a valid claim by the April 17, 2025 deadline, your payment is now one step closer -- but it is not here yet.

What Just Happened

Judge Edmond E. Chang of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entered judgment approving the settlement in Russo et al. v. Walgreen Co. (Case No. 1:17-cv-02246) on March 31, 2026. This is the final approval order -- the court has officially signed off on the $100 million deal.

The official settlement website at SavingsClubSettlement.com was updated the same day with the following language: "The Court has entered Judgement, approving the settlement. The Settlement Administrator is processing claims and will notify class members with deficient claims in upcoming weeks. No payments will be issued until the Settlement is final and all claims processing activities are complete."

What Does "Final" Actually Mean?

Court approval is a critical milestone, but the settlement is not technically "final" until the appeal period expires. After judgment is entered, parties typically have 30 days to file an appeal. If no appeals are filed, the settlement becomes final and the administrator can begin distributing payments. If someone does appeal, payments could be delayed months or longer.

As of this writing, no appeals have been announced. If the appeal window closes without objection, payments could begin moving through the pipeline in mid-to-late 2026.

What Is Happening With Claims Right Now?

The settlement administrator (A.B. Data) is currently processing claims. This includes reviewing all claim forms submitted by the April 17, 2025 deadline, verifying the information provided, and identifying any claims that are incomplete or deficient.

If your claim has a deficiency -- such as missing documentation for higher-tier claims ($10,000 or more in eligible prescriptions) -- the administrator will notify you in the coming weeks. You will likely have a window to cure the deficiency by providing the required information.

If your claim was complete and valid, no action is needed from you right now. The administrator will calculate your pro rata share of the net settlement fund once all claims are finalized.

How Much Could You Receive?

The total settlement fund is $100 million. Attorneys' fees of up to 30% ($30 million), plus out-of-pocket costs up to $3 million, service awards, and administration expenses will be deducted before distribution. The remaining net fund will be divided among all valid claimants on a pro rata basis.

Your individual share depends on how much you reported spending on eligible prescriptions at Walgreens during the class period (January 1, 2007 through November 18, 2024). Claimants who reported higher prescription spending will receive proportionally larger payments. The exact per-person amount will not be known until all claims are processed and the final distribution calculation is complete.

Can I Still File a Claim?

No. The claim deadline was April 17, 2025. That deadline has passed and no new claims are being accepted.

If you filed a claim on time but have not heard anything, that is normal. The administrator is processing all claims now and will reach out only if your claim is deficient.

This Is the Same Legal Theory as the Kroger Lawsuit

The Walgreens case and the recently announced $17 million Kroger prescription drug settlement involve the same core allegation: a major pharmacy chain reported inflated "usual and customary" prescription prices to insurance companies instead of its lower discount program prices, causing insured customers to overpay on copays. Walgreens had its Prescription Savings Club. Kroger has its Rx Savings Club. Both lawsuits allege the pharmacies should have reported the lower discount prices, which would have reduced customers' copays.

The Walgreens case was filed in 2017 and covered a class period starting in 2007. The Kroger case was filed in 2021 and its settlement was just submitted for preliminary approval in March 2026. The Walgreens settlement is six times larger ($100 million vs. $17 million), reflecting both the longer class period and Walgreens' larger nationwide pharmacy footprint.

What Should You Do Right Now?

If you filed a claim on time, be patient. Watch your mail and email for any deficiency notices from the settlement administrator. If you receive a notice, respond promptly with whatever documentation is requested.

Make sure your mailing address is current with the settlement administrator. Payments will be made by check to the address on your claim form. If you have moved since filing, contact the administrator at SavingsClubSettlement.com to update your information.

For full background on this settlement, including eligibility details, the plan of allocation, and court documents, visit our Walgreens Savings Club Settlement page.

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Sources

• Official Settlement Website -- SavingsClubSettlement.com (updated March 31, 2026: "The Court has entered Judgement, approving the settlement.")
• Russo et al. v. Walgreen Co., Case No. 1:17-cv-02246 (N.D. Ill.)
• OpenClassActions -- Full Walgreens Savings Club Settlement Details

About This Article

This is a payment status update for the $100 million Walgreens Savings Club settlement. The claim deadline passed April 17, 2025. No new claims are being accepted. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm.

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