Who is liable for harm suffered
from prescription drugs?
Can you have a pharmaceutical claim for a
non-prescription drug?
What drugs are most commonly found in
drug litigation claims?
What does the term "off-label"
mean?
My pharmacist gave me the wrong
medicine. Do I have a case?
Who is liable for harm suffered
from prescription drugs?
Depending on the facts of your individual case, liable
parties can range from the drug manufacturer, to
your treating physician, to the pharmacy that
dispensed the medication.
Can you have a pharmaceutical
claim for a non-prescription drug?
You may have a claim against the drug manufacturer or
seller.
What drugs are most commonly
found in drug litigation claims?
Among many others, the following are the most common
drugs found in litigation claims:
- Accutane
- Crestor
- Enbrel/Etanercept
- Ephedra
- Meridia
- Oxycontin
- Paxil
- Premarin
- Prempro
- Redux
- Rezullin
- Serzone
- Stadol
- Thimerosal
- Vioxx
- Zyprexa
What does the term "off-label"
mean?
"Off label" refers to the use of a drug in ways
other than described in the FDA-approved label. It is
legal for physicians to prescribe medications for
off-label uses; however, it is not legal for drug
companies to promote unapproved uses or distort
information about a medication's off-label benefits.
My pharmacist gave me the wrong
medicine. Do I have a case?
Yes, if you have been injured.