Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that Schnuck Markets, Incorporated has paid the United States of America $65,000 as part of a voluntary agreement settling allegations that Schnucks violated the Controlled Substances Act.   The United States alleged that Schnucks pharmacies filled prescriptions written by unauthorized practitioners.  In particular, the allegations include that the pharmacies filled prescriptions written by mid-level practitioners not authorized to prescribe certain controlled substances and by practitioners who previously surrendered their prescribing privileges.  Wigginton said, “I would note that to its credit, Schnucks was cooperative throughout this investigation and the resolution of this case. Schnucks has made significant changes in its pharmacy practices and besides the civil penalty paid, invested additional monies and resources in technology and training to reduce the chance that violations like these ever occur again.”