Lupin Reaches Quarter-Of-A-Billion Dollar Deal Over Glumetza Antitrust Claims

Antitrust Class Action Filed In 2019; Bausch Health Settled Earlier In September

Lupin has agreed to pay $248m to settle the majority of antitrust claims against the company alleging that it caused and enabled the prolonged delayed launch of generic Glumetza, which subsequently saw a price hike of more than 800% by originator Valeant, now Bausch Health.

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Lupin said it disputed the claims but acknowledged "increased uncertainty." • Source: Shutterstock

Lupin looks set to avoid largely an antitrust lawsuit stemming from allegations it conspired with the former Valeant Pharmaceuticals company to delay the launch of a generic version of the Canadian firm’s Glumetza (metformin) and subsequently enjoy engorged profits, after reaching a settlement agreement worth $248m with a class of purchasers and retailers.

The Indian firm, which announced the settlement just days after Bausch Health announced a $300m settlement deal over its part in the alleged scheme, is due to face trial over certain claims on 4

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