Merck recorded revenue it never collected
Drugmaker recorded $14B in revenue since '99 that it never actually collected.
Merck 'exaggerated' revenue in accounts
As investors fret over company accounts, a unit of the US drug giant says it booked $12.4bn in revenue that was never collected. [BBC News]
Merck Under Fire for AIDS Study on Volunteer Patients in Brazil
Activists claim that the study was done in Brazil for the relative ease in finding HIV-infected volunteers who were "treatment virgins."
Lawsuit claims life-threatening Vioxx side effects
The plaintiff suffered "dangerous, severe and life threatening" side effects that she attributed to taking Merck's arthritis painkiller, Vioxx. [Forbes.com]
Legal roadshow rolls on to Brazil
Campaigners say that the companies are picking a fight with local legislation to intimidate developing countries into buying medicines at prices set by them.
Vitamin Cartel Fined for Price Fixing
The companies fixed prices in the European market through a cartel that had a "formal structure and hierarchy," including a regular exchange of sales figures and pricing data.
Link Between Drug Company Promo and Formularies
Merck, through its acquisitions of pharmaceutical benefits managers, could have potential antitrust violations.
Conflict Of Interest In Vaccine Research, Licensing & Policymaking
Michael Belkin alleges scientific fraud of recommending administration of vaccines that have not been tested properly for safety.
DOJ/Antitrust Lawsuit Against Merck for Price Fixing
Legal brief. Allegations include participation in conspiracy to suppress and eliminate competition by fixing the price and allocating the volume of vitamin C manufactured and sold.
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