The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety For Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Health and Social Services Boards (“Claimants”) and Norton Healthcare Ltd and Norton Pharmaceuticals Ltd (“Norton”) are pleased to jointly announce settlement of the claims brought against Norton for alleged anti-competitive cartel conduct in connection with the supply to the Claimants of generic drugs. Under the terms of the settlement Norton have agreed, on a full and final basis and without admission of liability, to compensate the Claimants by payment of £807,500.00 and to provide co-operation in connection with the continuing civil claims regarding the alleged price fixing arrangements. Both Norton and the Claimants look forward to a strong working relationship in the future and are committed to the highest standards of healthcare at all levels.
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