# Oregon Attorney General Secures Drug Price Settlement

In September 2026, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, in coordination with a coalition of 47 states and territories, secured a **$96.5 million settlement** from major generic drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices on certain generic drugs between 2009 and 2019. The settlement, preliminarily approved by a federal court, aims to return funds to consumers who paid inflated prices, addressing longstanding concerns over pharmaceutical pricing practices.

- This settlement highlights increased scrutiny on pharmaceutical procurement and pricing, signaling potential shifts in contract negotiations and vendor oversight for government agencies purchasing generic drugs.
- Procurement professionals should be aware of the financial and reputational risks associated with suppliers implicated in pricing misconduct, which may influence future vendor selection and compliance requirements.
- The case underscores the importance of transparency and competitive pricing in pharmaceutical contracts, encouraging agencies to evaluate contract terms and monitor market practices closely.
- Organizations involved in generic drug supply chains may face heightened regulatory and legal attention, affecting contract stability and procurement strategies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Oregon Department of Justice

### Vendors
- Glenmark (defendant)
- Lannett (defendant)
- Bausch (defendant)
- Apotex (defendant)
- Heritage (defendant)

### Key Quotes
> While families have been forced to decide between buying food and paying for medicine, we had giant pharmaceutical companies helping each other make enormous profits off the backs of struggling consumers.
> — Dan Rayfield, Attorney General

### Sources
- [Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices - Oregon Department of Justice  : Media](https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/ag-rayfield-secures-patient-relief-over-inflated-drug-prices/) - OR