Alpharma Generic Exclusivity Deals Will Face FTC Scrutiny Under Settlement
Executive Summary
Alpharma has agreed to limits on future agreements with generic companies involving licensing of 180-day "first-to-file" exclusivity as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission
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