New Jersey drug company fined $5M over alleged use of non-child proof packaging

A New Jersey drug company has been fined $5 million after cutting a deal with the feds over allegations that the company sold prescription drugs in non-child proof packaging, according to authorities.

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., the Plainsboro-based subsidiary of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, which is headquartered in India, was accused of knowingly using unapproved blister packs in 2012 despite objections from its employees, the Department of Justice announced Friday.

"Dr. Reddy's failed to ensure that children were protected from potentially harmful prescription drugs," Acting Assistant Attorney General Chad A. Readler said. "The government will continue to take seriously alleged violations of laws meant to protect consumer safety."

As part of the consent decree, in which the company admits no wrongdoing, Dr. Reddy's will create a compliance program.

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