Bribery in Mexico

Pfizer has serious accusations alongside drug wholesaler Farmacos Especializados SA de CV of illegal payments to Mexicans Authorities, in order to secure the inclusion of its portfolio within government health care institutions (ISSSTE). There are plenty of reported irregularities, specially in the Mexican Social Security, where the company sells plenty of more expensive cholesterol lowering product (Lipitor) over cheaper generic versions of generic drugs (Simvastatin and Pravastatin). Oftentimes ISSSTE favor’s Pfizer with huge purchases and failing to maximize budget to purchase more critical drugs, thus compromising the healthcare coverage of Mexican Citizens.