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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.

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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.
Terina Carter (5/30/2009 at 4:45 PM)
I seen a commercial on tv about this law suit. I would love to be in on this, I have been and still am taking Celebrex. I've been taking it since I was diagnosed with RA, Lupus and Fibro in 2000. Is there something cheaper that will be just as effective? I am more than willing to try that instead.
Rose-Marie Sluga (5/27/2009 at 4:02 AM)
I have just been been aware of this lawsuit involving consumers who took Celebrex on or before July 2005.
In May 2004,I was prescibed Celebrex for inflammation and pain caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis. I took it until a year ago when I decided I could no longer afford the medecine. I was then adviced by a different Rheumatologist that I would get the same benefits from regular Ibuprophen. Therefore, it would be my pleasure to join this class-action suit.
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