Merck’s Novel Vioxx Settlement May Set Standard To Resolve Litigation
Executive Summary
Merck crafted extraordinary terms in its $4.85 billion agreement to resolve the bulk of Vioxx litigation, which analysts are heralding as a good result for the company
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