Asked by Emily_ nicole on May 09, 2024
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Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer must pay $2.3 billion to
A) keep whistle-blowers quiet
B) get the cooperation of foreign governments
C) resolve criminal and civil allegations of illegal conduct
D) complete their ethics audit and training program
E) fund their free-drug program
Civil Allegations
Claims made in a legal setting accusing someone of non-criminal wrongdoings or violations.
Criminal Allegations
Accusations made against a person or entity regarding involvement in illegal activities.
Pfizer
An American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation.
- Identify and explain major legal and ethical corporate scandals.
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PG
Penny Goes FarMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pfizer was fined $2.3 billion by the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve criminal and civil allegations of illegal conduct, including the promotion of drugs for uses not approved by the FDA and paying kickbacks to healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain major legal and ethical corporate scandals.