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Litigation

Jun. 6, 2014

GlaxoSmithKline to settle claims involving drug promotion

California will receive more than $7 million of a $105 million settlement announced on Wednesday between pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline and more than 40 states to resolve allegations of illegal medication promotion.


By Hamed Aleaziz


Daily Journal Staff Writer


California will receive more than $7 million of a $105 million settlement announced Wednesday between pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline and more than 40 states to resolve allegations of illegal medication promotion.


The states alleged the British-based company unlawfully promoted asthma drug Advair, and antidepressant drugs Paxil and Wellbutrin for uses not approved by the FDA.


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