The UK Competition Authority imposes fines on hydrocortisone tablet suppliers for charging excessive and unfair prices and for paying potential rivals to remain out of the market (Auden Mckenzie / Actavis)

On 15 July 2021, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) imposed fines of more than GBP 260 million on the hydrocortisone tablet suppliers, Auden Mckenzie and Actavis (now named Accord-UK) for charging excessive and unfair prices and for paying potential rivals to remain out of the market (see Press Release). CMA Chief Executive, Andrea Coscelli, referred to the CMA’s findings as

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