So, the Supreme Court will decide two interesting cases. The one below will decide whether or not a brand name manufacturer can simply pay generic companies not to bring generic drugs to market: WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are pressing the Supreme Court to stop big pharmaceutical corporations from paying generic drug competitors to delay… Continue Reading
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Subscribe to Brand Name Liability RSS FeedBrand-name drug makers are not happy about Alabama Supreme Court ruling
Posted in Brand Name Liability, Legal IssuesBack in January the Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling that enabled individuals who took generic drugs to sue the brand-name manufacturer. Not surprisingly, the brand-name companies are not happy: BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Brand name makers of a drug used to treat acid reflux and other digestive problems today asked the Alabama Supreme Court to… Continue Reading
Vermont Federal Court Embraces Conte, Holds Brand-Name Manufacturer Liable
Posted in Brand Name LiabilityHere’s a hypothetical for you: A patient goes to see a doctor about chronic heartburn. The doctor thinks Reglan might be a good choice, so the doctor goes to the Physicians’ Desk Reference and reads the label for Reglan. That label was written by Wyeth, which was the brand-name manufacturer of Reglan. Based upon what… Continue Reading