Amgen Inc.

MA 2012 Independent Pharmacies
DOJ False Claims Act Anti Kickback
Penalty
$762 million

Outcome

Amgen Inc. Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge in Brooklyn, NY.;Pays $762 Million to Resolve Criminal Liability and False Claims Act Allegations

Details

Amgen Inc. — DOJ Enforcement (2012)

DOJ took enforcement action against Amgen Inc. in MA in 2012 involving false claims act, anti kickback violations in the Independent Pharmacies sector.

Penalty: $762 million

Violation types: False Claims Act, Anti Kickback
Entity type: Pharmacy
Penalty type: Criminal
Location: MA

Source: DOJ Press Release — Amgen Inc. Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge in Brooklyn, NY.;Pays $762 Million to Resolve Criminal Liability and False Claims Act Allegations

How Crucible Prevents This

Crucible's billing compliance controls enforce documentation-to-claims reconciliation and flag billing anomalies before false claims are submitted. Crucible monitors referral patterns and financial arrangements to flag potential anti-kickback violations.

Source: DOJ Press Release — Amgen Inc. Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge in Brooklyn, NY.;Pays $762 Million to Resolve Criminal Liability and False Claims Act Allegations

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