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Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme
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· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the settlement and allegations against AstraZeneca can be found through FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, the source of this information. A settlement has been reached between Texas and AstraZeneca, resulting in the pharmaceutical company paying the state nearly $34 million.
A settlement has been reached between Texas and AstraZeneca, resulting in the pharmaceutical company paying the state nearly $34 million. This payment is to settle allegations of an illegal kickback scheme used to influence Medicaid prescriptions.
The scheme allegedly involved improper influence over prescription decisions for Medicaid patients. Texas is recovering the funds as a result of the settlement.
Further details about the settlement and allegations against AstraZeneca can be found through FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, the source of this information.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) Reading time: 1 min
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