JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 13 -- The Mississippi Attorney General issued the following news release:
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced settlements with three more generic drug companies in litigation brought by a coalition of 45 states and territories alleging a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous generic prescription drugs. The settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma have been presented to the court for approval.
"Many Americans rely on generic drugs to afford important and even life-saving care," said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. "My office is committed to holding these companies accounta...