Medco to Pay $7.9 Million to Resolve Kickback Allegations
Medco Health Solutions Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Holding Company, of Missouri, has agreed to pay the government $7.9 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a kickback scheme in violation of the False Claims Act, the Justice Department announced today. Medco provides pharmacy benefit management services to clients who receive subsidies under the Medicare Retiree Drug Subsidy program.
Action Details
- Date:May 20, 2015
- Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions