B&L contact lens marketing settlements have minimal effect on sales because pricing is unchanged.
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
BAUSCH & LOMB/ATTORNEYS GENERAL PACT CODIFIES USE OF ONE TRADE NAME for three types of soft contact lenses previously marketed under different names. Under the terms of a $1.7 mil. settlement with the AGs of 17 states, Bausch & Lomb is required to continue its practice of marketing the three types of lenses under the same trade name. B&L changed to the one-name marketing approach in June.