Mallinckrodt Finalizes Bankruptcy Filing And Opioid, Acthar Settlements
Executive Summary
The company will pay $1.6bn to settle opioid litigation and $260m to settle a Medicaid rebate dispute related to Acthar Gel under a restructuring support agreement.
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