Pfizer to settle Bextra, Celebrex claims for $894M
Pharma Compliance Alert, October 22, 2008
Pfizer has agreed in principle to pay $894 million to settle all lawsuits related to its non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Bextra and Celebrex, according to a company release.
The settlement covers more than 90% of the personal injury lawsuits filed by patients who claim the drugs caused a heart attack, stroke, or other injury. The settlement also resolves payer class action consumer fraud cases involving Bextra and Celebrex in which plaintiffs allege economic loss relating to the promotion of these medications.
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3 comments on “Pfizer to settle Bextra, Celebrex claims for $894M ”
- Linda Shelton (6/1/2009 at 3:11 PM)
- I also would like more information on the lawsuit. I was diagnosed in May of 1998 with fibromyalgia, bi-lateral carpal tunnel syndrome and bi-lateral thoracic outlet syndrome. Celebrex was prescribed for pain relief but even with insurance co-pay, the product was too expensive to use. Please send more info on the lawsuit. Thank you.
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