Indiana will receive $6.25 million as part of a settlement with global pharmaceutical companies over allegations that they conspired to increase the price of a prescription device called EpiPen by more than 600% on Hoosier consumers.
The product is used to inject adrenaline into patients to combat severe allergic reactions.
“Some pharmaceutical companies have prioritized profits over patients,” Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “But by demonstrating there are severe penalties for unlawful tactics to overcharge Hoosiers, we can deter this kind of conduct in the future.”
In January of 2025, Attorney General Rokita filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Viatris Inc., Pfizer Inc. and other companies conspired to increase prices in order to maximize the money made from EpiPen prescriptions and prevent other similar products from coming to market and being available to consumers. Viatris was formed via a 2020 merger of Mylan and Upjohn, a Pfizer subsidiary.
The complaint alleged the companies, and their subsidiaries violated the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, the Indiana Antitrust Act and the Medicaid False Claims Act by continually increasing the price of EpiPens and providing payments to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to exclude competition.
The lawsuit also asserted the companies paid doctors to endorse their decision to launch a 2-pack of the EpiPen and claim it is medically necessary — allowing the companies to cease selling individual EpiPens.
As part of the settlement, the companies deny any wrongdoing.
Illinois DMV text scams continue in Lawrence and surrounding counties
Enhanced fire risk warning for southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana
Indiana launches enforcement campaign to target distracted driving and speeding
New Second Circuit Judge named in Richland County
Lawrenceville arrests
New Space Force license plate design
Gun control bills stall in Illinois House
NWS freeze warning issued for region
Lawrenceville to flush water lines and clean cemetery
Lawrence County Unit #20 moving toward hiring principals
Railroad crossing project in Lawrence County planned in 2026
INDOT Knox County ramp closure
Southeastern Illinois serial killer's murder conviction stands
New business venture coming to downtown Vincennes
Origis Energy brings solar project online in Knox County
Red Hill Unit #10 to update district cellphone policy
Bridgeport City Council getting new police officer and water system operator
LCMH announces municipal medivac contract
