Drug Maker Mallinckrodt

PA 2019 Independent Pharmacies

DOJ False Claims Act Anti Kickback

Penalty

$15.4 million

Outcome

Drug Maker Mallinckrodt Agrees to Pay $15.4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations for "Wining and Dining" Doctors

Details

Drug Maker Mallinckrodt — DOJ Enforcement (2019)

DOJ took enforcement action against Drug Maker Mallinckrodt in PA in 2019 involving false claims act, anti kickback violations in the Independent Pharmacies sector.

Penalty: $15.4 million

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

Source: DOJ Press Release — Drug Maker Mallinckrodt Agrees to Pay $15.4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations for "Wining and Dining" Doctors

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 Mallinckrodt Agrees to Pay $15.4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations for "Wining and Dining" Doctors

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