Pfizer Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall to include Four Additional Lots of CHANTIX® (varenicline) Tablets Due to N- Nitroso Varenicline Content | FDA
Pfizer is voluntarily recalling an additional four lots of Chantix 0.5mg/1 mg Tablets to the patient (consumer/user) level due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, above the Pfizer established Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) level.
Pfizer Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall to include Four Additional Lots of CHANTIX® (varenicline) Tablets Due to N- Nitroso Varenicline Content
In 2021, Pfizer recalled all lots of Chantix in the U.S. due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, at or above the FDA interim acceptable intake limit.
federal courts following Pfizer’s voluntary recall of Chantix due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline.
In 2021, Pfizer recalled all lots of Chantix in the U.S. due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, at or above the FDA interim acceptable intake limit.
Failure to comply with these requirements may subject us to possible legal or regulatory actions, such as warning letters, suspension of manufacturing, seizure of product, injunctions, debarment, product recalls, delays or denials of product approvals, import bans or denials of import certifications. In 2021, Pfizer recalled all lots of Chantix in the U.S. due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, at or above the FDA interim acceptable intake limit.
federal courts following Pfizer’s voluntary recall of Chantix due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline.
For example, in 2021, Pfizer recalled all lots of Chantix due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso- varenicline, at or above the acceptable intake limits communicated by various regulatory authorities.
For example, in 2021, Pfizer recalled all lots of Chantix due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, at or above acceptable intake limits communicated by various regulatory authorities.
federal courts following Pfizer’s voluntary recall of Chantix due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline.
For example, in 2021, Pfizer recalled Chantix due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, at or above acceptable intake limits communicated by various regulatory authorities.
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Pfizer funneled between $500,000 and $1 million to Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee
Tellingly, the industry's lobbying efforts have extended to handouts of raw cash: PhRMA, Pfizer, Bayer, Merck, Eli Lilly, and Abbott Labs each funneled between $500,000 and $1 million to Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee, a plain attempt to curry favor with an administration that is widely perceived as being particularly susceptible to corporate gifts.
Tellingly, the industry's lobbying efforts have extended to handouts of raw cash: PhRMA, Pfizer, Bayer, Merck, Eli Lilly, and Abbott Labs each funneled between $500,000 and $1 million to Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee, a plain attempt to curry favor with an administration that is widely perceived as being particularly susceptible to corporate gifts.
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Pfizer is accused of discharging hazardous chemicals
Pfizer is accused of discharging trichloroethylene and other hazardous chemicals at a pharmaceutical plant, contaminating groundwater 90 feet underground.
The state's complaint alleges that Pfizer was involved in the operation of a pharmaceutical plant that discharged trichloroethylene, or TCE, and other hazardous chemicals at the site, contaminating the groundwater about 90 feet underground.
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Pfizer is accused of misleading vaccine effectiveness claims
Pfizer is accused of misleading consumers by claiming its vaccine is 95% effective through relative risk reduction in a Lubbock County state court complaint.
In a complaint filed in a Lubbock County state court, Paxton said it was misleading for Pfizer to claim its vaccine was 95% effective because it offered a "relative risk reduction" for people to who took it.
Pfizer is sued by Texas over COVID-19 vaccine claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced Thursday he is suing the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, alleging the company “misrepresented” the effectiveness of its widely administered COVID-19 vaccine.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settled enforcement action against Pfizer Inc. for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) through bribery of foreign officials
The settlement involving Pfizer Inc. concerns doctors and other health care professionals.
SEC Charges Pfizer with FCPA Violations The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Pfizer Inc. with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) when its subsidiaries bribed doctors and other health care professionals employed by foreign governments in order to win business. The SEC alleges that employees and agents of Pfizer’s subsidiaries in Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Serbia made improper payments to foreign officials to obtain regulatory and formulary approvals, sales, and increased prescriptions for the company’s pharmaceutical products.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Pfizer Inc. with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) when its subsidiaries bribed doctors and other health care professionals employed by foreign governments in order to win business. The SEC alleges that employees and agents of Pfizer’s subsidiaries in Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Serbia made improper payments to foreign officials to obtain regulatory and formulary approvals, sales, and increased prescriptions for the company’s pharmaceutical products.
Pfizer consented to the entry of a final judgment ordering it to pay disgorgement of $16,032,676 in net profits and prejudgment interest of $10,307,268 for a total of $26,339,944.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed a settled enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against Pfizer Inc. for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) when its subsidiaries bribed doctors and other health care professionals employed by foreign governments in order to win business.
Pfizer consented to the entry of a final judgment ordering it to pay disgorgement of $16,032,676 in net profits and prejudgment interest of $10,307,268 for a total of $26,339,944.
The SEC further alleges that Wyeth subsidiaries engaged in FCPA violations, primarily before, but also after, the company's acquisition by Pfizer in late 2009. For example, according to the SEC's complaint, starting at least in 2005, subsidiaries marketing Wyeth nutritional products in China, Indonesia, and Pakistan bribed government doctors to recommend their products to patients by making cash payments or in some cases providing BlackBerrys and cell phones or travel incentives.
The SEC alleges that employees and agents of Pfizer's subsidiaries in Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Serbia made improper payments to foreign officials to obtain regulatory and formulary approvals, sales, and increased prescriptions for the company's pharmaceutical products.
This action arises from violations of the books and records and internal controls provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (“the FCPA”) by Defendant Pfizer Inc. (“Pfizer”), relating to improper payments made to foreign officials in numerous countries by the employees and agents of Pfizer’s subsidiaries in order to assist Pfizer in obtaining or retaining business.
As described above, four Pfizer subsidiaries engaged in transactions in eight countries which were intended to improperly influence foreign government officials in connection with regulatory and formulary approvals, purchase decisions, prescription decisions, and customs clearance.
Pfizer Czech employees took steps to conceal the true nature of these transactions, and failed to accurately record these transactions by falsely booking them as “Conventions and Trade Meeting,” among other false and misleading descriptions.
Pfizer HCP Croatia employees took steps to conceal the true nature of these transactions and failed to accurately record these transactions by falsely booking them as “Conventions,” “Gifts,” and “Professional Services – Non Consultant” expenses, among other false and misleading descriptions.
Pfizer Russia employees took steps to conceal the true nature of these various improper transactions, and failed to accurately record these transactions by booking them as “Travel and Entertainment,” “Convention and Trade Meetings,” “Conferences,” “Distribution Freight,” and “Clinical Grants/Clinical Trials,” among other false and misleading descriptions.
As a result of this conduct, Pfizer violated Section 13(b)(2)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) by failing to make and keep books, records and accounts, which, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of assets of the issuer.
Pfizer Italy employees took steps to conceal the true nature of these transactions and failed to accurately record these transactions by falsely booking them as “Marketing Expenses,” “Professional Training,” and “Advertising in Scientific Journals,” among other false and misleading descriptions.
The SEC alleges that employees and agents of Pfizer’s subsidiaries in Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Serbia made improper payments to foreign officials to obtain regulatory and formulary approvals, sales, and increased prescriptions for the company’s pharmaceutical products.
Pfizer consented to the entry of a final judgment ordering it to pay disgorgement of $16,032,676 in net profits and prejudgment interest of $10,307,268 for a total of $26,339,944.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Pfizer Inc. with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) when its subsidiaries bribed doctors and other health care professionals employed by foreign governments in order to win business.
Pfizer consented to the entry of a final judgment ordering it to pay disgorgement of $16,032,676 in net profits and prejudgment interest of $10,307,268 for a total of $26,339,944.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Pfizer Inc. with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) when its subsidiaries bribed doctors and other health care professionals employed by foreign governments in order to win business.
The SEC alleges that employees and agents of Pfizer’s subsidiaries in Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Serbia made improper payments to foreign officials to obtain regulatory and formulary approvals, sales, and increased prescriptions for the company’s pharmaceutical products.
SEC Charges Pfizer with FCPA Violations
SEC.gov | SEC Charges Pfizer with FCPA Violations
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Pfizer settles for deceptive Rapamune promotion
Pfizer settled with Schneiderman over off-label promotion of Rapamune.
Schneiderman Announces Settlement with Pfizer to End Deceptive Advertising Practices and Off-label Promotion of Immunosuppressive Drug Rapamune
Schneiderman Announces Settlement with Pfizer to End Deceptive Advertising Practices and Off-label Promotion of Immunosuppressive Drug Rapamune | Office of Inspector General | Government Oversight | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Pfizer gives $1 million to Trump's inaugural committee
Pfizer gave $1 million to the inaugural committee for Trump's swearing-in events.
Pfizer, Dow Chemical and Bank of America gave $1 million apiece to the inaugural committee, which raised private funds for the balls, receptions, parade and other events celebrating Trump’s Jan. 20 swearing-in.
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Pfizer agreed to pay $59.7 million to resolve kickback allegations related to false claims submitted to Medicaid
Pfizer has agreed to pay $59,746,277.54, plus interest, to resolve allegations that Biohaven knowingly submitted or caused false claims to be submitted to Medicaid and other federal health care programs by paying kickbacks, including cash, lavish meals, and honoraria payments, to health care providers to induce them to prescribe Nurtec ODT (Nurtec), a prescription medication for the treatment of migraine headaches.
AG Nessel Secures $59.7 Million Settlement Over Kickback Allegations Against Pfizer Subsidiary
Pfizer has agreed to pay $59,746,277.54, plus interest, to resolve allegations that Biohaven knowingly submitted or caused false claims to be submitted to Medicaid and other federal health care programs by paying kickbacks, including cash, lavish meals, and honoraria payments, to health care providers to induce them to prescribe Nurtec ODT (Nurtec), a prescription medication for the treatment of migraine headaches.
Office of Public Affairs | Pfizer Agrees to Pay Nearly 60M to Resolve False Claims Allegations Relating to Improper Physician Payments by Subsidiary | United States Department of Justice
Attorney General: AG Nessel Secures $59.7 Million Settlement Over Kickback Allegations Against Pfizer Subsidiary
Pfizer has agreed to pay $59,746,277.54, plus interest, to resolve allegations that Biohaven knowingly submitted or caused false claims to be submitted to Medicaid and other federal health care programs by paying kickbacks, including cash, lavish meals, and honoraria payments, to health care providers to induce them to prescribe Nurtec ODT (Nurtec), a prescription medication for the treatment of migraine headaches.
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Pfizer grants for career exploration and college credits
Pfizer grants funds to help students explore potential career paths and earn college credits.
Bourla committed Pfizer to supporting “several key organizations that are providing critical emergency assistance in the region” and to matching employee donations.