Pfizer Pays Nearly $60 Million for Kickbacks Related to Migraine Drug

Pharmaceutical company Pfizer has agreed to pay nearly $60 million as part of a settlement regarding illegal incentives for doctors prescribing their migraine medication. This decision comes after an investigation that accused Pfizer of providing financial rewards to physicians to boost sales of the drug known as “Eritrum.” Notably, the drug was previously promoted with the participation of celebrities like Lady Gaga, highlighting the scale of the company’s marketing campaign.

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