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I'm glad someone is dragging it into the spotlight since people can't be bothered to research this on their own. Pfizer's criminal history is a matter of public record-- so is Lilly's and Merck's, etc., etc.
When they *settled* in 2009-- civil & criminal charges for fraud (mostly for defrauding the government, I imagine)-- the 2.3 Billion dollar payout was the largest in history. It was also their fourth settlement since 2002.
WASHINGTON
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer agreed to pay $2.3 billion to settle civil and criminal allegations that it had illegally marketed its painkiller Bextra (and other drugs)* which has been withdrawn.
It was the largest health care fraud settlement and the largest criminal fine of any kind ever... (AT THE TIME)
“It’s another step in the administration’s ongoing effort to prosecute any individual or organization that tries to rip off health care consumers and the federal government,” said Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of health and human services...
It was Pfizer’s fourth settlement over illegal marketing activities since 2002.
*LINK