The Federal Trade Commission is demanding internal communications, analysis and financial data related to Teva‘s contested patents for asthma and COPD inhalers, Dan Diamond of Washington Post reported earlier, citing confidential agency documents. Top Democrats have accused Teva and other companies of gaming the patent system and inflating patient costs by blocking generic competition, the paper added. The FTC last week sent a civil investigative demand, ordering Teva to provide internal communications, analysis and financial data related to the contested patents listed in the Orange Book, it adds. Teva has until July 24 to cooperate with the FTC’s demand. Shares of Teva are down 6c to $16.19 in midday trading.
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