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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
AmerisourceBergen
20 instances of misconduct since 1995 | $7,623.8M in penalties
AmerisourceBergen is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United States and Canada. The company provides drug distribution and related services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. AmerisourceBergen’s services range from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to pharmacy services for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services, and physician education.
| Correspondence | Date |
|---|---|
| Letter to AmerisourceBergen | 6/18/2006 |
| Second Letter to AmerisourceBergen | 10/25/2006 |
| Third Letter to AmerisourceBergen | 11/17/2006 |
| Fourth Letter to AmerisourceBergen | 6/4/2008 |
| FY | Rank | Contract Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #39 | $2,195.4M |
| 2019 | #33 | $2,362.3M |
| 2018 | #32 | $2,309.4M |
| 2017 | #34 | $2,219.9M |
| 2016 | #27 | $2,143.4M |
| 2015 | #28 | $1,905.1M |
| 2014 | #34 | $1,509.5M |
| 2013 | #40 | $1,464.6M |
| 2012 | #46 | $1,483.9M |
| 2011 | #46 | $1,416.5M |
20 Instances of Misconduct since 1995
3 additional instances of misconduct pending resolution.
| Date | Instance | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Total | ||
| 5/3/2022 |
Washington State Opioid Settlement AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Inc., McKesson |
$0 |
| 2/1/2022 |
Tribal Nation Opioid Settlement AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Inc., Johnson & Johnson and 1 more… |
$0 |
| 9/28/2021 |
Cherokee Nation Opioid Settlement AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Inc., McKesson |
$0 |
| 9/16/2021 |
Ohio Opioid Settlement AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Inc., McKesson |
$273,198,459 |
| 1/22/2020 |
Opioid Distribution Violations in California AmerisourceBergen |
$150,000 |
| 10/21/2019 |
Opioid Epidemic Settlement With Cuyahoga and Summit Counties, Ohio AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Inc., McKesson |
$0 |
| 3/28/2019 |
New York State v. Purdue Pharma et al. (Prescription Opioid Epidemic) AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Inc., Johnson & Johnson and 1 more… |
$6,400,000,000 |
| 12/13/2017 |
Lorain County, Ohio v. Purdue Pharma et al. (Prescription Opioid Epidemic) AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Inc., McKesson |
Pending |
| 11/21/2017 |
Medical Initiatives Syringe Program – Civil Settlement AmerisourceBergen |
$625,000,000 |
| 8/22/2017 |
United States v. US Bioservices Corp. (Exjade Kickbacks) AmerisourceBergen |
$13,400,000 |
| 8/14/2017 |
City of Birmingham v. AmerisourceBergen, et al. (Prescription Opioid Epidemic) AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Inc., McKesson |
Pending |
| 8/3/2017 |
Medical Initiatives Syringe Program - Criminal Settlement AmerisourceBergen |
$260,000,000 |
| 10/1/2012 |
Age Discrimination – Chesterbook, PA AmerisourceBergen |
Pending |
| 6/26/2012 |
West Virginia “Pill Mill” Lawsuit AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Inc., Court Square Capital Partners |
$16,000,000 |
| 11/14/2011 |
U.S. ex rel. Kester, et al. v. Novartis et al. (Kickbacks, False Claims) AmerisourceBergen, Novartis AG |
$0 |
| 9/4/2007 |
Bridge Medical Stockholder Lawsuit AmerisourceBergen |
$26,900,000 |
| 4/24/2007 |
Controlled Substances (Temporary Suspension of Distribution License) AmerisourceBergen |
$0 |
| 2/24/2006 |
Fagan v. AmerisourceBergen Corp. (Counterfeit Drugs) AmerisourceBergen |
$0 |
| 8/1/2005 |
Petters Company Inc. v. Stayhealthy Inc., et. al. (Breach of Contract) AmerisourceBergen |
$0 |
| 3/29/2005 |
Allegations of Illegal Kickbacks AmerisourceBergen |
$5,975,000 |
| 1/27/2005 |
Helbig v. Interstate Pharmacy Corporation (Reissuing of Medications) AmerisourceBergen |
$3,200,000 |
| 10/11/2002 |
Failure to Request FDA Approval AmerisourceBergen |
$0 |
| 11/6/1996 |
Failure to Conform to Current Good Manufacturing Practices AmerisourceBergen |
$0 |
