Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Bayer Healthcare, LLCHeadquarters
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- Government Actions:Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:Bayer to Pay $40 Million to Resolve the Alleged Use of Kickbacks and False Statements Relating to Three Drugs
The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.
09/2/2022 The settlement announced today arose from two “whistleblower” lawsuits filed and pursued by a former employee of Bayer who worked in its marketing department.
In a lawsuit filed in the District of New Jersey, Simpson alleged that Bayer paid kickbacks to hospitals and physicians to induce them to utilize the drugs Trasylol and Avelox, and also marketed these drugs for off-label uses that were not reasonable and necessary. Simpson further alleged that Bayer downplayed the safety risks of Trasylol. The lawsuit alleged that as a result of this conduct, Bayer caused the submission of false claims to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs and violated the laws of 20 states and the District of Columbia.
Under the terms of the settlement, Bayer will pay $38,860,555 to the United States and $1,139,445 to the 20 states and the District of Columbia.
The claims settled by this agreement are allegations only, and there has been no admission of liability.
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Business Details
- Local BBB:
- BBB Serving New Jersey
- BBB File Opened:
- 2/20/2008
- Business Started:
- 1/1/1863
- Business Incorporated:
- 1/1/1863
- Type of Entity:
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Alternate Names:
- Bayer Consumer Health
- Bayer Medical Care
- Bayer Pharmaceuticals
- Business Management:
- Mr. Philip Blake, President and CEO
- Mr. Chuck Leitgeb, Deputy Director
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Mr. Philip Blake, President and CEO
- Additional Phone Numbers
- Other Phone: (862) 404-3000
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- Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
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