Surescripts maintained a monopoly on electronic prescription routing and eligibility markets through exclusive contracts with pharmacies and PBMs, complaint alleges.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in March 2016.

LifeScan blood glucose monitoring system approved; firms form health alliance; and other briefs

A roundup of recent medtech strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions and financings.