6 Pharma Giants Who Were Smacked By Government Watchdogs

5. Amgen
Settlement: $762 million

Amgen was accused of grabbing market shares unethically from its rival Johnson & Johnson putting patient safety at danger. The firm was blamed with forging data to mount higher dosage Aranesp, an unapproved by FDA. Positioned in the Conejo Valley, Amgen is the world's largest independent biotechnology firm.

6. Allergan
Settlement: $600 million

Allergan is a multinational pharmaceutical company that includes products like ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, dermatology products, and neurological products.

Allergan was penalized for misleading consumer and governments by saying that their anti wrinkle cream Botox could relieve headaches and migraine. The company was also accused of bribing the doctors to prescribe their patients to use Botox.

The company had to go for a settlement of $600 million for its unlawful activities.

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