GRANBY, Mass. (WWLP) - A retail pharmacy in Granby, who allegedly submitted false claims to MassHealth, reached a settlement agreement, according to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. In a news release from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, Center Pharmacy in Granby is ordered to pay over $230,000 to resolve allegations of false billing to MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program. In 2023 MassHealth reimbursed up to $1,600 per claim for the prescription vitamin Profola. During the Attorney General's investigation, it is alleged that Granby’s Center Pharmacy took advantage of this offer. Joann’s fabric and craft store in Holyoke set to close Seventy-two claims were submitted by Center Pharmacy for the expensive vitamins, which the AG's office says were not requested by members of MassHealth. Within a three-month timeframe, MassHealth reimbursed the pharmacy over $116,000. On December 11th a settlement was reached with the AG's office for the alleged conduct that violated the Massachusetts False Claims Act and the Medicaid False Claims Statute. Center Pharmacy is ordered to pay over $230,000 in restitution to the Commonwealth and implement a three-year independent compliance monitoring program at their own expense. The program is to update and train staff on the company's policies and procedures to ensure compliance with MassHealth requirements, including annual records and on-site audits.    Local News Headlines Average egg prices surge 38% since 2023, but not is Massachusetts: Here’s why Springfield Garden Club holiday fundraiser for new conservatory McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales Police investigating theft at Ivey Industries in Springfield WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.