Abbott’s Depakote Off-Label Settlement With DoJ Includes Court Probation
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
In a new twist, Abbott’s CEO and board must certify company’s compliance program with the court’s probation office. The requirements of the $1.5 billion settlement will transfer to Abbvie, the pharma company spinning out of Abbott.
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