5 Most Fined Pharmaceutical Companies in the World

In this article we are going to list the 5 most fined pharmaceutical companies in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 10 most fined pharmaceutical companies in the world.

5. Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT)

Total fines incurred by the company from 2003 to 2016 (in millions): $2,582

One of the largest medical devices and healthcare companies in the world, Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) sells multiple products including Pedialyte, Similac, Ensure and ZonePerfect among others. In 2012, Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) had to pay a fine of $500 million and an additional forfeiture of $198.5 million for marketing Depakote for uses which had not been approved by the FDA.