SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ: UTHR) announced today that it has received a subpoena from the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services reflecting an investigation by the United States Department of Justice, principally represented by the United States Attorney's Office in Baltimore. The subpoena requests documents regarding Remodulin® (treprostinil) Injection, Tyvaso® (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution and Adcirca® (tadalafil) Tablets, including the company's marketing practices relating to these products. The company intends to cooperate with the investigation.
About United Therapeutics
United Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of unique products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening conditions.
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REMODULIN and TYVASO are registered trademarks of United Therapeutics Corporation.
ADCIRCA is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company.
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