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Is Teva Just Looking Out for Itself

By Dave Williamson – Jan 11, 2013 at 7:08PM EST

It sent the FDA a citizens' petition regarding a pending competitor.

Is Teva (TEVA +1.21%) genuinely concerned about Biogen's  (BIIB +0.53%) BG-12's safety, or is it more concerned about the oral MS drug's impact to its own Copaxone sales? Motley Fool health-care analyst David Williamson dives into the surprise plea to the FDA and what it means for investors.

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