Is Teva (TEVA +1.21%) genuinely concerned about Biogen's (BIIB +0.48%) 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.
Is Teva Just Looking Out for Itself
By Dave Williamson – Jan 11, 2013 at 7:08PM
NYSE: TEVA
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries

Market Cap
$28B
Today's Change
(1.21%) $0.29
Current Price
$24.26
Price as of November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
It sent the FDA a citizens' petition regarding a pending competitor.
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