Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) is a prescription medication primarily used to treat interstitial cystitis, a chronic inflammatory bladder condition. Elmiron works by forming a protective layer on the lining of the bladder, reducing irritation and inflammation. It has been on the market for over 25 years and is considered a first-line treatment option for inflammatory …
Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in common over the counter drug Tylenol. It is a pain reliever and fever reducer that has been used for decades as an effective treatment for mild to moderate aches, pains, and fevers. Recently research suggests that taking acetaminophen while pregnant may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder in …
Zantac became one of the largest product recalls in medical drug history in 2019 when the popular heartburn drug was pulled from the market. The financial effects of this recall on the maker of the drug have been considerable. Recently, Sanofi announced that it was going to take a $186 million hit from the recall …
In a victory for a beleaguered company that is beset by legal issues, a trial judge in Philadelphia has dramatically slashed an $8 billion jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson for a scheme in which the company allegedly marketed a drug for off-label uses but hid the side effects of the medication. Johnson & Johnson …
There are strong signals that Bayer is closing in on a settlement agreement that will bring the Roundup saga to an end. Several jury trials that were scheduled to begin in early February have been postponed indefinitely while the company is in mediation with the plaintiffs. However, the settlement agreement still has not been signed …
The makers of Infant’s Tylenol have recently agreed to pay $6.3 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged that the product was mislabeled and improperly marketed. As a result, customers ended up paying more for a product that was exactly the same as a lesser product. Consumers who bought Infant’s Tylenol at any time after …
Walgreens has faced heavy legal pressure as a result of its actions in the opioid crisis. The large pharmacy chain helped opioid makers flood the country with billions of tablets. In addition to facing a large multidistrict litigation brought by opioid users and their families, states are beginning to turn up the pressure on Walgreens. …
On September 13, the FDA announced that it had learned that the heartburn medication known as Zantac contained an impurity. At the time, the FDA advised patients that the medication was safe and the benefits of the drug outweighed the risks. Since then, a number of manufacturers and sellers have voluntarily pulled the drug back …
Companies that have had a large role in the opioid crisis are now being held to account for their actions that helped contributed to the explosive growth in addiction. While much of the focus has been on the companies that manufactured the pills, there have been other businesses that have played a role in the …
In the latest of a long string of legal blows against the company, Johnson & Johnson has been hit with an $8 billion verdict by a Philadelphia jury in connection with its antipsychotic drug Risperdal. The drug has been alleged to cause female breast growth in boys who took the medication. The jury award was …
