Institutional and individual investors of Johnson & Johnson are suing the company’s management branch for its continuous neglect in fixing numerous management and marketing problems
By Lisa S. Cummings Did you know that only about a third of advertisements for medications make statements that are “objectively true”? Most claims are
A new proposal is gaining momentum and may become law. Here are some highlights. The 21st Century Cures Act is swiftly moving through legislative channels.
By Scott Kagan, ESQ In another pleasing settlement for plaintiffs, the largest Indian drug manufacturer, Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, has settled with the United States, and
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 majority this week ruled that generic drugs cannot be sued under state law for adverse reactions to their products.
The Archives of Internal Medicine recently published results of an observational study on individuals using both Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and the bisphosphonate drug Fosamax.
According to the American Medical Association (AMA), diagnostic error such as missed, delayed, or incorrect diagnosis is an underemphasized but extremely relevant safety concern in
As drug product litigation lawyers, we always want to disseminate important news about dangerous drugs. On July 3, 2013, the FDA issued a safety warning
Pharmaceutical company Bayer is currently accused of withholding research findings from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Bloomberg reports the company faces over 10,000 lawsuits alleging
In 2011, some drug companies released information about the payments they were providing doctors for their services. These companies have reportedly spent about $761 million
Many medications have side effects or potential risks. Consumers must be told about these risks and doctors must weigh the beneficial effects of using medications
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls a significant number drugs on a monthly basis; unfortunately, the news of these recalls is not effectively
By; Kelda Doherty In 2012, results of a study carried out by the University of Massachusetts Medical School, revealed that ‘Liptor’, manufactured and sold by
Johnson & Johnson, manufacturer of the powerful antipsychotic drug Risperdal, has voluntarily agreed to pay $2.2 billion in settlement fees to resolve a federal investigation
An investigation at the Houston Laboratory of Cetro Research by FDA agent Patrick Stone uncovered activities of misconduct, tampering of files, and manipulation of five
A simple definition of heparin is a blood-thinning drug made with raw pig intestines from China used to decrease the clotting ability of a patient’s
The FDA continues to allow conflicts. The Safety and Innovation Act was passed in 2012 to reauthorize user fees. This law has loosened conflict of interest
By: Kelda Doherty Takeda Pharmaceutical Co, Asia’s biggest drug maker is facing the first of over 3,000 suits being brought against it due to allegations
Did you know that if you have a complaint against a drug manufacturer, you are most likely not alone? In fact, if a drug or
Roche, a pharmaceutical company, failed to form a multi-advisory board that would have examined and allowed researchers access to its data. The company has announced
Safety issues stemming from the use of birth control pills containing drospirenone, such as Yaz and Yasmin, have been a concern for years. Studies conducted
A recent lawsuit alleges that Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the diabetes drug Actos, paid Cleveland Clinic Dr. Steven Nissen between $8 and $10 million
Despite the avid criticisms regarding the Amgen provisions that were mysteriously provided within the fiscal cliff deal, well-known political figures in the United States have
Johnson & Johnson’s Year in Court $1 billion, $502 million, $124 million, $ 72 million, $70 million, $70 million, and $55 million. Those seven numbers
As a commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drug, Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are meant to remedy heartburn and prevent the formation of ulcers in the
When Invokana was released in 2013 by Johnsons & Johnson, it was hailed by its manufacturers as the pinnacle of innovation in diabetes medication. Invokana
Do I Have Zantac Cancer Symptoms? Zantac and ranitidine contain high levels of NDMA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine) which may be linked to several types of cancers that
NDMA is an extremely potent carcinogen. In recent news, the recall of the over the counter drug, Zantac (ranitidine), was due to the potential carcinogen
An important question is brought into play, such as how do stimulants affect unborn children in utero? This question is being asked by mothers due
The Stimulants Provigil and Nuvigil (Generics: Modafinil and Armodafinil) that are often used to combat sleep apnea and narcolepsy are not the subjects to new
The blood pressure medication known as Diovan and generically known as Valsartan is being recalled by the FDA, beginning with the valsartan made in factories
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, today announced he introduced legislation that would grant the Food
JAMA Research Letter Confirms Birth Defects from Provigil and Nuvigil We are often asked: If I Take a Stimulant while Pregnant, Will that Affect my
