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  Category: Consumer Protection


Biden Acts to Ensure Pharmaceutical Competition, Fair Prices

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008

Today, Attorney General Beau Biden announced the settlement of a civil lawsuit against Barr Pharmaceuticals. The suit charged the company with antitrust violations that have prevented generic versions of the popular contraceptive Ovcon? from reaching the marketplace. The settlement, involving 34 states and the District of Columbia, prevents Barr from entering into certain anti-competition agreements and requires the company to pay $5.9 million in penalties and fees.




Attorney General Biden Secures Lower Drug Prices For Delaware Consumers

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, February 15, 2008

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that the State and Delawareans taking prescription medications will receive more than $477,000 following a consumer protection investigation of Caremark Rx, L.L.C., one of the nation?s largest pharmacy benefits management companies. The settlement, involving 28 states and the District of Columbia, requires Caremark to significantly change its business practices and pay $38.5 million nationwide.




Attorney General Beau Biden Announces Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Merck and Co.

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, February 7, 2008

Delaware Attorney General Joseph R. Biden III announced today that the Delaware Medicaid Program will receive $960,380 and the state treasury will receive a $48,514 penalty as part of two related national settlements with Merck & Co., Inc. (“Merck”). The settlements – totaling $649 million – involve 49 states, the District of Columbia and the federal government.




Attorney General Biden presents $100,000 to statewide health network in support of program

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2007

Attorney General Joseph R. Biden, III today presented a $100,000 check to
Delaware Health Net that will fund the establishment of a discount pharmaceutical program through Delaware’s community health centers.




Attorney General Biden announces launch of interactive Web site dedicated to informing

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, September 10, 2007

Attorney General Joseph R. Biden, III today announced the launch of an interactive
Web site, sponsored by the Delaware Department of Justice, featuring video webcasts, educational
resources, helpful tools, and reference materials that promote sound investment strategies.







  Category: Consumer Protection

Biden Acts to Ensure Pharmaceutical Competition, Fair Prices

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008

Today, Attorney General Beau Biden announced the settlement of a civil lawsuit against Barr Pharmaceuticals. The suit charged the company with antitrust violations that have prevented generic versions of the popular contraceptive Ovcon? from reaching the marketplace. The settlement, involving 34 states and the District of Columbia, prevents Barr from entering into certain anti-competition agreements and requires the company to pay $5.9 million in penalties and fees.




Attorney General Biden Secures Lower Drug Prices For Delaware Consumers

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, February 15, 2008

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that the State and Delawareans taking prescription medications will receive more than $477,000 following a consumer protection investigation of Caremark Rx, L.L.C., one of the nation?s largest pharmacy benefits management companies. The settlement, involving 28 states and the District of Columbia, requires Caremark to significantly change its business practices and pay $38.5 million nationwide.




Attorney General Beau Biden Announces Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Merck and Co.

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, February 7, 2008

Delaware Attorney General Joseph R. Biden III announced today that the Delaware Medicaid Program will receive $960,380 and the state treasury will receive a $48,514 penalty as part of two related national settlements with Merck & Co., Inc. (“Merck”). The settlements – totaling $649 million – involve 49 states, the District of Columbia and the federal government.




Attorney General Biden presents $100,000 to statewide health network in support of program

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2007

Attorney General Joseph R. Biden, III today presented a $100,000 check to
Delaware Health Net that will fund the establishment of a discount pharmaceutical program through Delaware’s community health centers.




Attorney General Biden announces launch of interactive Web site dedicated to informing

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, September 10, 2007

Attorney General Joseph R. Biden, III today announced the launch of an interactive
Web site, sponsored by the Delaware Department of Justice, featuring video webcasts, educational
resources, helpful tools, and reference materials that promote sound investment strategies.