FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 

Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota Receives

Almost $2 Million Opioid Payment from Janssen Pharmaceuticals

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota has received payment of $1,967,317.50 in its latest opioid settlement from Janssen Pharmaceuticals.

“This settlement holds Janssen accountable for their part in creating this nation’s opioid crisis,” said Attorney General Jackley. “Too many South Dakotan’s have suffered because of this crisis, and it’s time to put these funds to work on drug prevention and treatment efforts.”

Johnson & Johnson, which owns Janssen, agreed in 2021 to pay states more than $5 billion over nine years. This latest payment brings the amount received to $4,994,200.68. South Dakota is expected to receive a projected total of $9,357,950.77 from the Johnson & Johnson settlement.

The payments go into the National Opioid Settlement Fund administered by the South Dakota Department of Social Services. As part of the National Opioid Settlement, South Dakota is projected to receive nearly $80 million in funds from companies that helped fuel the opioid epidemic.  These funds will be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery.

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