Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Sanofi over alleged bribery scheme to boost drug prescriptions

Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Sanofi on Thursday for allegedly bribing providers to favor its drugs. The state seeks over $1 million in civil penalties.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Sanofi in the US USUS, alleging the company created programs that amounted to bribes to induce healthcare providers to prescribe its medications over alternatives. The suit was brought by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas and was filed on February 19. The complaint identifies the defendant as Sanofi and focuses on the alleged use of improper incentives to influence medical professionals.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of French drugmaker Sanofi is seen in Paris, France, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The logo of French drugmaker Sanofi is seen in Paris, France, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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