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Off-Label Narcotic Lollipops
Cephalon says it has tentatively settled a False Claims Act case dealing with the off-label marketing of the narcotic lollipop called Actiq. The tab: $425 million. Actiq was FDA-approved for cancer pain, but 80 percent of prescriptions went to non-cancer patients. Despite the recent $425 million settlement, Cephalon's legal problems may not be over: The U.S. Attorney's office in Philadelphia and the Attorney General of Connecticut are reportedly investigating the company's marketing of Fentora, another cancer pain medication. >> To read more
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DaVita Investigation in Nevada
Nevada’s Attorney General has launched a criminal investigation into DaVita's pharmaceutical billing practices in that state. The investigation apparently has to do with the use of Epogen by renal care patients. >> To read more (subscription)
CMS and the Right to Steal
A GAO investigation reveals that more than 30,000 corporate Medicaid contactors are also tax cheats, and that Medicaid is owed more than $1 billion in back taxes for FY 2006 alone. CMS' response to the report: it would be "inappropriate" to keep tax cheaters out of the Medicaid program. >> To read more