Pharma CEO jailed for distributing super-strength drugs

A former pharmaceutical CEO was last Thursday sentenced to 33 months in prison by an Indiana federal court for distributing “adulterated” drugs, including sedatives and opioids which were administered to infants.

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Pharma CEO jailed for distributing super-strength drugs

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