US Subpoena For Sun Amid Pricing Heat
Executive Summary
US lawmakers continue to scrutinize drug firms amid ongoing concerns over price-related issues and their impact on healthcare costs. The US Justice Department’s antitrust division has subpoenaed Sun Pharma for information pertaining to generic drugs, pricing and certain company records, though the Indian firm claimed the move would have no immediate impact on its earnings.
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