Texas Attorney General Sues Pfizer For Medicaid Fraud

In a recent development that has rattled the pharmaceutical industry, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against Pfizer Inc. and its subsidiary, Tris Pharma, for allegedly defrauding the Texas Medicaid program and providing adulterated pharmaceutical drugs to children.

The Allegations

According to the lawsuit unsealed this week, Pfizer and Tris Pharma are accused of knowingly providing medicine that was ineffective. The Texas Attorney General has alleged that the companies manipulated quality control tests for an ADHD drug meant for children and misrepresented that the drug was compliant with the law.

Furthermore, it is claimed that Pfizer and Tris Pharma concealed the fact that the ADHD medication was adulterated. This raises serious concerns about the quality of medicines being provided to our most vulnerable population — children.

The Impact

This lawsuit is not just about a single case of Medicaid fraud. It raises questions about the integrity of pharmaceutical companies and their commitment to patient safety. If proven, these allegations could lead to…