Why Data Integrity Concerns Led Fresenius To Back Away From Akorn Deal
Executive Summary
Tipped off by whistleblower, Fresenius reviewed data integrity audits that led it to back away from plans to acquire Akorn, firm tells court. It’s a case with lessons for any pharmaceutical company that wants to ensure its own data integrity – and that of its business partners.
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