FTC Makes Double Reverse Payment Case Against Endo And Impax
Executive Summary
The generic firm essentially paid the brand to keep its product off the market, FTC alleges in case about Opana ER litigation. Endo considered bringing back its original formulation of oxymorphone but instead reached agreement with Impax to share profits of its generic, antitrust suit claims.
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