Bristol Myers' Antitrust Allegations: Lawsuit Over Alleged Patent Deception For Blood Cancer Drug
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Bristol Myers Squibb Co (BMY) is facing a lawsuit from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accusing the company of using deceptive patents and illicit strategies to maintain its dominance in the blood cancer drug market with Pomalyst. The lawsuit alleges that BMY violated U.S. antitrust laws, leading to overpayment for Pomalyst. The lawsuit seeks damages equal to three times the alleged overcharge. In 2022, Pomalyst generated nearly $3.5 billion in revenue out of Bristol Myers' total of $46.16 billion.

September 07, 2023 | 2:03 pm
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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries was mentioned in the lawsuit as one of the generic companies that Bristol Myers reached settlements with.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries was mentioned in the lawsuit as one of the generic companies that Bristol Myers reached settlements with. However, the impact on Teva's stock price is uncertain.
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Bristol Myers Squibb Co is facing a lawsuit over alleged patent deception for blood cancer drug Pomalyst, which could potentially lead to financial damages.
The lawsuit could potentially lead to financial damages for Bristol Myers Squibb Co, which could negatively impact the company's stock price in the short term.
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