Drug Maker Aegerion

MA 2017 Independent Pharmacies

DOJ False Claims Act Anti Kickback

Penalty

$35 million

Outcome

Drug Maker Aegerion Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay $35 Million to Resolve Criminal Charges and False Claims Act Allegations

Details

Drug Maker Aegerion — DOJ Enforcement (2017)

DOJ took enforcement action against Drug Maker Aegerion in MA in 2017 involving false claims act, anti kickback violations in the Independent Pharmacies sector.

Penalty: $35 million

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

Source: DOJ Press Release — Drug Maker Aegerion Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay $35 Million to Resolve Criminal Charges 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 — Drug Maker Aegerion Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay $35 Million to Resolve Criminal Charges and False Claims Act Allegations

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