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Bayer to Pay $40 Million to Resolve the Alleged Use of Kickbacks and False Statements Relating to Three Drugs | OPA | Department of Justice

In a lawsuit filed in the District of New Jersey, Simpson alleged that Bayer paid kickbacks to hospitals and physicians to induce them to utilize the drugs Trasylol and Avelox, and also marketed these drugs for off-label uses that were not reasonable and necessary. Simpson further alleged that Bayer downplayed the safety risks of Trasylol. The lawsuit alleged that as a result of this conduct, Bayer caused the submission of false claims to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs and violated the laws of 20 states and the District of Columbia. Trasylol is a drug used to control bleeding in certain heart surgeries. Avelox is an antibiotic approved to treat certain strains of bacteria.

Simpson filed a second lawsuit relating to Bayer’s statin drug, Baycol, which was later transferred to the District of Minnesota. That lawsuit alleged that Bayer knew about, but downplayed, Baycol’s risks of causing rhabdomyolysis. The lawsuit further alleged that Bayer misrepresented the efficacy of Baycol when compared to other statins and fraudulently induced the Defense Logistics Agency to renew certain contracts relating to Baycol. Subsequently, Trasylol and Baycol were withdrawn from the market for safety reasons.

“Simpson diligently pursued this matter for almost two decades,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton, head of the Department of Justice’s Civil Division.  “Today’s recovery highlights the critical role that whistleblowers play in the effective use of the False Claims Act to combat fraud in federal healthcare programs.”

“We recognize Simpson for her perseverance with this matter,” said U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger for the District of Minnesota. “We are pleased we were able to work with the parties to facilitate this resolution and help bring this longstanding matter to a close.”

Source: Bayer to Pay $40 Million to Resolve the Alleged Use of Kickbacks and False Statements Relating to Three Drugs | OPA | Department of Justice

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar’s former leader sentenced to three years of hard labor – CNN (Me: Military usurpers display their love for inhumane actions and thought!)

Last month, state media outlets in Myanmar reported that a court had sentenced her to six years in prison after convicting her on four counts of corruption. That verdict, which raised her total prison time to 17 years, coincided with a visit by the UN’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, who had come to investigate the deteriorating human rights situation in the country.
Suu Kyi has also previously been found guilty of offenses ranging from graft to election violations.
Rights groups have repeatedly expressed concerns about the punishment of pro-democracy activists in the country since the 2021 coup. In July, the military junta executed two prominent pro-democracy activists and two other men accused of terrorism, following a trial condemned by the UN and rights groups.

Source: Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar’s former leader sentenced to three years of hard labor – CNN

Let’s Enjoy World Coconut Day with Coconut Cookies (GF and Vegan) — Tanooki Homemade Cafe

Happy World Coconut Day! Did you know, today is the day to celebrate this special day with some coconut!   Today is also Friday, meaning you’re finally having a nice long weekend. For those who live in the US, coming Monday is Labor Day, the final day to have a beach party or BBQ party […]

Let’s Enjoy World Coconut Day with Coconut Cookies (GF and Vegan) — Tanooki Homemade Cafe