Teva Is Latest To Be Hit With DOJ Suit Over Charity Copays
Executive Summary
Government claims Teva’s payments to two foundations to cover Copaxone copays violated Anti-Kickback statute. Teva is bucking settlement trend in DOJ’s industrywide investigation of sponsor ties to charitable foundations.
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