Big Pharma Price-Fixing: Teva and Glenmark's $255M Settlement Shines Light on Industry Issues
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:TEVA) and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals have agreed to pay $225 million and $30 million respectively to settle charges related to price fixing of medications, including a generic cholesterol drug, pravastatin. Both companies will divest their versions of pravastatin as part of the settlement. Teva has also committed to donating $50 million worth of two generic drugs affected by price fixing to humanitarian organizations. The settlements are structured as deferred prosecution agreements, meaning that Teva and Glenmark will avoid trial or criminal punishment if they comply with the terms outlined in the agreements.
August 22, 2023 | 1:38 pm
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Teva has agreed to pay $225 million to settle price-fixing charges and will divest its version of pravastatin. The company has also committed to donating $50 million worth of two generic drugs to humanitarian organizations.
The settlement could have a neutral impact on Teva's stock in the short term. While the fine is significant, the company avoids a potentially damaging trial and criminal punishment. The donation of drugs could also improve the company's public image.
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