ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. Pleads Guilty to Federal Felony Charges;
Outcome
OIG enforcement action against ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. Pleads Guilty to Federal Felony Charges; for false claims, kickbacks. Penalty: $33.5 million.
Details
ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. Pleads Guilty to Federal Felony Charges; — OIG Enforcement (2026)
OIG took enforcement action against ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. Pleads Guilty to Federal Felony Charges; in 2026 involving false claims, kickbacks violations in the Independent Pharmacies sector.
Penalty: $33.5 million
Violation types: False Claims, Kickbacks
Entity type: Pharmacy
Penalty type: Criminal
Source: ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. Pleads Guilty to Federal Felony Charges; Will Pay $33.5 Million to Resolve Criminal Liability and False Claims Act Allegations
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