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UnitedHealth, Coventry scrutinized for favoring brand-name drug

UnitedHealthcare and Coventry are being investigated for their role in Pfizer's attempt to block new generic competition in favor of its cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor. Since Lipitor lost its

UnitedHealth to price Lipitor cheaper than generics

UnitedHealthcare will encourage its members to continue using Pfizer's cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor instead of the generic version after Lipitor loses patent protection at the end of the month.