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Texas announces $34M AstraZeneca settlement over Medicaid scheme
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the settlement and allegations are available from the source, but it is known that Texas will receive nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to resolve the matter.
Texas has reached a settlement with AstraZeneca, resulting in the pharmaceutical company paying nearly $34 million. This payment is part of an agreement to resolve allegations against AstraZeneca. The allegations involved an illegal kickback scheme that improperly influenced Medicaid prescriptions.
The state of Texas is recovering the funds as a result of this settlement. Further details about the settlement and allegations are available from the source, but it is known that Texas will receive nearly $34 million from AstraZeneca to resolve the matter.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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