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Texas sues Sanofi for allegedly 'bribing' providers to boost drug prescriptions
Texas AG Ken Paxton alleges Sanofi offered improper incentives to providers, seeking over $1 million in penalties and an injunction under the state's Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Sanofi for allegedly bribing healthcare providers to increase prescriptions of its drugs through a free network of nurses and insurance support services.
- Sanofi stated these services comply with federal and state laws and aim to support patients, not to influence prescribing decisions.
- Paxton seeks over a million dollars in monetary relief, including civil penalties, and an injunction to stop further unlawful acts by Sanofi.
- The lawsuit claims Sanofi's alleged kickbacks improperly induce prescriptions of its drugs used for chronic illnesses, generating years of revenue even if not the best patient option.
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Lawsuit Alleges Sanofi Gave Doctors Kickbacks for Prescribing Drugs
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Feb. 19 sued Sanofi, alleging the company provided doctors free services, incentivizing them to prescribe drugs the company makes. Sanofi, through its Support Services Program, provides doctors with administrative help to file paperwork for prior authorization or approval from insurers before the drugs it makes are dispensed. “The availability of Support Services is a key part of the promotional strategy Sano…
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