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Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Residents in Denton, TX, can find more information about the settlement and its implications through FOX 4 KDFW, the local news source that reported on the announcement from Texas.
Texas has reached a settlement with AstraZeneca, resulting in the recovery of nearly $34 million. The pharmaceutical company was accused of using an illegal kickback scheme to influence Medicaid prescriptions. The settlement is related to allegations of improper influence on Medicaid prescriptions.
Further details about the settlement and allegations can be found through local news sources. Residents in Denton , TX, can find more information about the settlement and its implications through FOX 4 KDFW, the local news source that reported on the announcement from Texas.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Texas has reached a settlement with AstraZeneca, resulting in the recovery of nearly $34 million. The pharmaceutical company was accused of using an illegal kickback scheme to influence Medicaid…
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