Green Health & Wellness Edwards Lifesciences cooperating with EU antitrust regulators – GWC Mag gwcmagNovember 25, 2023037 views Health 27 September 2023, 2:03 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that US medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in its field, was the target of an EU antitrust raid a week ago on concerns that it may have abuse its market power. Shares in Edwards Lifesciences shed 2.5% in pre-market trade on the Reuters story. The company, which can face fines up to 10% of its global turnover if found guilty of breaching EU antitrust rules and an order to change its business practices, subsequently confirmed that it had been raided. Market Impact The move underscores increasing regulatory scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic of the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that companies continue to innovate and offer products and services at affordable prices without being squeezed out by bigger rivals. Article Tags Topics of Interest: Health Type: Reuters Best Sectors: Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Regions: AmericasEurope Countries: US Win Types: Exclusivity Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop Media Types: Text Customer Impact: Important Regional Story