HEALTHSTORY 782· JUNE 29, 2026

AstraZeneca to Pay $34 Million to Settle Texas Medicaid Kickback Claims

AstraZeneca agreed to pay $34 million to settle allegations brought by the Texas attorney general that the pharmaceutical company paid kickbacks to improperly influence prescriptions covered by Texas Medicaid. The settlement resolves…

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