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Kmart agreed to pay a $32.3 million settlement over charges that its in-store pharmacies failed to report discounted drug prices to federal programs and, therefore, were reimbursed at inflated prices. Read More
Six U.S. senators called on the Drug Enforcement Administration to update regulations on partial filling of Schedule II drugs to help address the opioid addiction crisis. Read More
FDA released two guidance documents focusing on communications between the agency and drug developers to make drug development more efficient and to help sponsors avoid costly delays. Read More
The FDA issued a warning letter to Deserving Health International after an inspection of the drug manufacturer’s facility in Richmond, British Columbia in July revealed sterility problems, failure to verify the identity of drug components and other significant violations. Read More
The FDA is mandating a new class warning and labeling changes for all gadolinium-based contrast agents — as well as requiring manufacturers to conduct additional human and animal safety studies. Read More
The PTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board dismissed a patent owner’s claims of sovereign immunity from the proceedings — in a move that might have implications for Allergan’s Restasis patent case involving a Native American tribe that is currently pending before the board. Read More
In a result that could have far-reaching implications for brand-name drug manufacturers, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled Novartis can be held liable for injuries caused by generics of its products. Read More
United Therapeutics agreed to pay $210 million to resolve Justice Department claims that the drugmaker collaborated with charity Caring Voice Coalition (CVC) to boost sales of United’s pulmonary arterial hypertension drug by illegally covering Medicare patients’ out-of-pocket costs. Read More