This blog has noted in prior entries that, although issues related to medical malpractice generally center on individual doctors and medical facilities, misconduct within the medical field can extend far beyond the boundaries of physician and hospital negligence or bad faith.
Judge approves GlaxoSmithKline's $3 billion settlement with DOJ
In continuing coverage, the AP (7/6) reports from Boston, "A federal judge on Thursday approved an agreement by British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline to pay $3 billion for criminal and civil violations involving 10 drugs, the largest health care fraud settlement in US history." The AP adds, "The amount of money involved led US District Judge Rya Zobel to remark in court that she was having trouble keeping track of the numbers. GlaxoSmithKline pleaded guilty to promoting the popular antidepressants Paxil and Wellbutrin for unapproved uses."
