Bristol Myers Squibb

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, doing business as Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), is an American multinational pharmaceutical company. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, BMS is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies and consistently ranks on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations. For fiscal 2022, it had a total revenue of $46.2 billion.
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Some of the key events about Bristol Myers Squibb

  • 1887
    The company was founded as a drug manufacturing firm in Brooklyn, New York
  • 1943
    Developed one of the world's first mass-produced penicillin for commercial use
  • 1954
    Introduced the first oral penicillin, Penicillin V
  • 1967
    Launched the first synthetic antibiotic, Cephalexin
  • 1989
    Introduced Capoten, the first angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for treating hypertension
  • 1989
    Faced allegations of fraudulently marketing the anti-anxiety drug Buspar
  • 1991
    Developed Taxol, a groundbreaking cancer treatment derived from Pacific yew tree bark
  • 1994
    Accused of inflating prices of cancer and AIDS drugs
  • 2001
    Paid $670 million to settle lawsuits over contaminated blood products
  • 2002
    Launched Plavix, a widely used antiplatelet medication
  • 2003
    Charged with conspiracy to commit securities fraud
  • 2007
    Pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FDA about Plavix
  • 2010
    Paid $158 million to settle allegations of Medicaid fraud in Texas
  • 2011
    Received FDA approval for Yervoy, the first immunotherapy for advanced melanoma
  • 2012
    Agreed to pay $80 million for bribing doctors in China
  • 2014
    Introduced Opdivo, an innovative immunotherapy drug for cancer treatment
  • 2015
    Faced criticism for dramatically increasing the price of a cancer drug
  • 2016
    Accused of withholding data about a failed drug trial
  • 2019
    Acquired Celgene Corporation, significantly expanding its oncology and hematology portfolio
  • 2019
    Paid $75 million to resolve Foreign Corrupt Practices Act charges

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Bristol Myers Squibb Wins Dismissal of $6.4 Billion Lawsuit Over Drug Approvals

Bristol Myers Squibb Wins Dismissal of $6.4 Billion Lawsuit Over Drug Approvals

A federal judge dismissed a $6. 4 billion lawsuit against Bristol Myers Squibb related to delayed drug approvals following its Celgene acquisition. The case was rejected due to improper appointment of the trustee representing shareholders.

Business, Science • September 30 2024 , 10:05 PM  •  28 views
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U.S. Medicare Drug Prices Remain High Despite Negotiations

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U.S. Appeals Court Limits Scope of Federal Wage Law Class Actions

U.S. Appeals Court Limits Scope of Federal Wage Law Class Actions

A divided 7th Circuit Court ruling restricts FLSA collective actions to states where plaintiffs worked, deepening a split among appellate courts. The decision cites a 2017 Supreme Court case, impacting nationwide wage lawsuits.

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U.S. Slashes Medicare Drug Prices: Januvia Sees 79% Cut in Historic Move

U. S. announces final prices for first-ever Medicare drug negotiation, affecting 10 costly medications. Merck's Januvia faces steepest cut at 79%, impacting 66 million beneficiaries.

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Global Pharma Giants Eye Chinese Market Despite Geopolitical Tensions

Global Pharma Giants Eye Chinese Market Despite Geopolitical Tensions

Major pharmaceutical companies are actively seeking acquisitions in China, despite Sino-U. S. tensions. This trend highlights the strategic importance of the Chinese market for global drugmakers.

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