Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Akorn Pharmaceutical IncFind BBB Accredited Businesses in Pharmaceutical Manufacturer.
About
Important information
- Government Actions:Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:Pharmaceutical Company Akorn Agrees to Pay $7.9 Million For Allegedly Causing Medicare to Pay for Invalid Prescription Drugs
On September 15,2022 Pharmaceutical company Akorn Operating Company LLC (Akorn) has agreed to pay $7.9 million to resolve allegations that it caused the submission of false claims to Medicare Part D, in violation of the False Claims Act, for three generic drugs that were no longer eligible for Medicare coverage.
This matter is being handled by Senior Trial Counsel Augustine Ripa and Assistant U.S. Attorney Abraham George, with investigative support from the FBI. The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General assisted with this matter.
The claims resolved by the United States are allegations only and there has been no determination of liability.
The Assurance was for settlement purposes only and should not be considered as an admission of guilt or finding of violation of the law. For more details go here.
Business Details
- Local BBB:
- BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois
- BBB File Opened:
- 2/4/2011
- Business Started:
- 1/1/2008
- Business Started Locally:
- 1/1/2008
- Alternate Names:
- Akorn Inc
Additional Information
- Referral Assistance
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
100 W. Randolph
Chicago IL 60601
Phone Number: 888-473-4858
https://idfpr.com - Business Categories
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
More Resources
Featured Content
BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes.
BBB Business Profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. However, BBB does not verify the accuracy of information provided by third parties, and does not guarantee the accuracy of any information in Business Profiles.
When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.
BBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period. BBB Business Profiles are subject to change at any time. If you choose to do business with this business, please let the business know that you contacted BBB for a BBB Business Profile.
As a matter of policy, BBB does not endorse any product, service or business. Businesses are under no obligation to seek BBB accreditation, and some businesses are not accredited because they have not sought BBB accreditation. BBB charges a fee for BBB Accreditation. This fee supports BBB's efforts to fulfill its mission of advancing marketplace trust.