The maximum price of government price controlled 95 octane gasoline at self-service pumps in Israel in February will rise by NIS 0.16 per liter on Wednesday at midnight, to NIS 7.38 per liter.
Pharmaceutical company's spokesperson confirms settlement following claims Teva's practices in the U.S. led to widespread opioid addiction; payment plan will last from 2024 up to 2043
$4.35 billion settlement - set to span over 23 years - follows years-long litigation of lawsuits against pharma giant for their role in playing down risks of addiction, fueling the opioid pandemic
Company to pay 25 million dollars in cash and 20 million in supplies for overdose-reversal drugs after charges it fueled opioid epidemic but does not admit responsibility; hopes to settle U.S. nation liability by end of year
Verdict comes after three U.S. states accuse Teva of engaging in misleading marketing practices that fueled opioid addiction, including by pushing opioid drugs for off-label use