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A $60 million settlement has been reached between the makers of the opioid addiction medication Suboxone and the Federal Trade Commission.
According to the FTC, Indivior Inc. and its subsidiary Reckitt Benckiser Group, conspired to prevent a lower-priced generic version of Suboxone from interfering with its significant pharmaceutical sales.
The settlement benefits all U.S. consumers who were prescribed Suboxone Film between March 1, 2013 and Feb. 28, 2019. The payout amount will depend on the number of total claims filed and how long the consumer was prescribed Suboxone film.
The FTC anticompetitive lawsuit notes that Indivior falsely marketed its Suboxone Film as being “less susceptible to accidental pediatric exposure than Suboxone Tablets,” right before a generic version of Suboxone tablets entered the market.
This misleading claim reportedly forced many consumers to switch to Suboxone Film which was the more expensive option.
The FTC states that Indivior even went so far as to submit a petition to the Food and Drug Administration in 2012 with statements that “Suboxone Tablets had been discontinued due to safety concerns about the tablet formulation of the drug.”
“In the midst of the nation’s opioid crisis, a critical opioid-addiction treatment was about to become more affordable,” said Gail Levine, a Deputy Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition. “But Indivior prevented that. It kept its drug prices high by unlawfully impeding generic manufacturers from competing effectively.”
The Suboxone lawsuit claims that Indivior engaged in improper business practices that didn’t allow competition thus violating Section 5 of the FTC Act.
Under the terms of the FTC settlement, consumers must file a claim no later than Dec. 1, 2020 to get a refund check.
Who’s Eligible
U.S. consumers who were prescribed Suboxone Film between March 1, 2013 and Feb. 28, 2019 are eligible to file a claim for this FTC settlement.
Potential Award
Varies.
The payout amount depends on how long the consumer took Suboxone and how many claims are submitted overall.
Proof of Purchase
Not required at this time. However, consumers are encouraged to save any supporting documents in case the settlement administrator has questions later on.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
12/1/2020
Case Name
FTC v. Indivior, Case No. 1:20-cv-00036-JPJ-PMS, and FTC v. Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Case No. 1:19-cv-00028, both in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Abingdon
Final Hearing
N/A
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Suboxone Claims Center
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91356
Seattle, WA 98111
Info@SuboxoneClaimsCenter.com
1‑877‑545‑0238
Class Counsel
Markus H. Meier
Bradley Albert
Daniel Butrymowicz
Matthew Weprin
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Defense Counsel
Counsel for Reckitt Benckiser Group:
Howard M. Shapiro
WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE
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400 thoughts onFTC Opioid Addiction Treatment Suboxone Settlement
Where is that?
add me please
How much per film will we get back
You’ll get the difference of the pill cost to the strip cost. If one cost 300 n the other is 350 50 is ya difference. Thats the understanding I read from the way it said.
It is paid @ $35 per script
Does anyone know when we will get our refund
No not yet. I been looking daily for updates on when n what. The site updates as they get info. Can call or email them but thats exactly what they will say.
Yes i was wondering also i filled out the form in Oct but have heard nothing.
They said its bout a month or 2 from the deadline date that it takes for it all to be looked at n sort the ones qualified their shares n send but if u ask them they can give u that info. Other than the site updates its contacting them if u have questions n concerns
Here we are almost four months since the deadline and no update!! This is ridiculous
I missed the deadline by 2 days, my Dr had it up in his office, I would have qualified.
Write them via email They will email you with a hard copy and accept a late submission
Possibly can’t hurt to try
Deadline was Dec 1st 2020 it shows it on the sight. Yeah many do n many dont specifically when they bitch bout the side effects. They don’t care bout that its the difference in cost. Many ppl guna be very disappointed!!!
The deadline was Dec 1st 2020 it shows it on the sight but woulda been nice to see more advertisingi found this by accident n I was like whoa ok. Yeah many do n many dont specifically when they bitch bout the side effects. They don’t care bout that its the difference in cost. Many ppl guna be very disappointed!!!
i waiting for my settlement.
I been taking suboxone for 3 years. Please add me
You have to add yourself. There is a link on this page to fill out a claim. Nobody is just going to add you up it doesn’t work like that. If you want in you have to fill out the claim form.
Hey I filed in September (have a claim#) I’ve been prescribed Suboxone more specifically Indivior brand films faithfully since 2011,
In short
What’s next do we get a check or something (I know it maybe like $20 lol)
But I am curious, I actually forgot about this claim until today,
Any information would be appreciated thank
Yeah as soon as I seen ppl say add me im like yeah this isn’t social media fb I mean really. Add ya own claim n put yaselves their if u qualify that much. I dont understand how n why they assume that anyone will just do it for them. Not how that wrks n I rather do it myself than trust anyone tryin to do anything for me.
Suboxone is morphine based that’s why when on suboxone if you break your leg the only thing that the er can give you is fentanyl and that’s why they give babies that are born addicted to suboxone morphine to withdrawal from it and you can overdose using suboxone but you had to be misusing it or taking other illegal drugs with it for you to overdose I am a nurse
Buprenorphine/naloxone is a medication that works in the brain to treat dependence on opioids. Opioids include heroin and prescription pain relievers such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, and fentanyl. I copied this from NAMI u really need more education on this n u don’t sound like a legit nurse. Not from the yrs ive spent living with drs nurses or the rehabs I been to nor the hospitals so whoever told u that or educated u they are bs. Idc who it was but thats not nearly correct. I graduated from a class that educated us on opiates n the recovery process n morphine wasnt ever mentioned other than being another opiate. Suboxone is buprenorphine n naloxone ONLY nothing to do with morphine. Plz get a proper understanding before u say shit thats nothing to do with anything here or making sense of it. Coming from the “nurse” u claim to be that sounded like straight bs since its clearly noted wtf it is n is not. Im just very straight up n this page isn’t for that kind of comment specially when its not the correct info.
No tf it isn’t. For a nurse u sound fake. Read up n educated yaself before u say anything. Morphine has nothing to do with suboxone. Its 2 ingredients n morphine isn’t anything mixed or based whatsoever. U obviously never been on it so why are u even in this claim or commenting?
So I’m confused is this only for those that pay out pocket or both also how can I also file a claim for the fact that this medication also ruined my teeth because I feel that they should be held accountable for paying me to get my teeth fixed and other dental expenses
File anyway it doesn’t hurt, o
But what if my insurance paid for them??
It doesn’t matter if you had insurance or used your own money you pay for that insurance that pays for it I hate when people post before they gather there info, go figure idiots..
Theres a whole different lawsuit for dental bills brought on by suboxone. Check it out online
It’s to make up “some” of the difference from what name brand suboxone strips cost compared to what a generic brand could have sold them for. That’s the whole point of this lawsuit. Because the makers of suboxone wouldnt allow other companies to produce a generic film. They were a monopoly. Causing most of us to pay out of pocket. I had insurance but it wouldnt cover the “suboxone” brand films. Go figure. As soon as they generics came out last year my prescription went from almost $400 a month down to $15. I dont think anyone that only had to pay a $15-$30 copay will recieve anything. Seems to be how they are pitching it.
Travis is doesn’t seem fair I myself for 4 years paid out of pocket for
My subs and to think we would only get $20 bucks it’s messed up! They can keep it if you want to insult us like that, it cost me so much money at times I barely could afford it!
Why would you only get 20 bucks back I am confused? I am just pissed here we are four months from the deadline and no updates. That’s pitiful
Yes Please sign up
I got off suboxone after 8 years with little to no withdrawal symptoms. Hate the drug with a passion and willing to help anyone or share my story. About half of those years I paid out of pocket. I will be filing (don’t have any records of these suboxone purchases hoping the pharmacy does.
I’d love to chat! I’ve been chained to Suboxone for over 7 years! I’ve stayed clean of other opiates and have negative drug screens to prove that-every single month-for the last 7 years! I have my normal life back. I work full time. My husband and I own our own house. I’m a mother to 2 very bright and talented girls! I have everything I could have ever dreamed of having in my drug-free life! Yet-I still cannot break this chain to Suboxone! I’ve tried and failed too many times to count! I’m in therapy, I always keep my appointments. I don’t sell my Suboxone. I don’t buy anyone else’s Suboxone! I’m a great person. I come from a great family! I’m just CHAINED to this so called “miracle drug!” Please help me!!!!!
Kaityjb@gmail.com
How did you get off suboxone ? I been on it for 15 years abs take 2-3 strips a day …I tried to stop , I went a few days without abs become very depressed
I’d love to hear your story, I’ve been on suboxone for years and I would love to kick it. Please message me!
They are not asking for proof. Keep in mind because it is a controlled substance there data bases with the info who and when it was prescribed
This is great Juston. I’m on it for 15 years. I will add that it is the only thing that worked for me and has allowed me a beautiful drug feee life (other than the prescription) following a revolving door of prison. I would love to get off it as it does feel humiliating and owned by doctors. The judgment attitude of health care professionals is disgusting. Like a dentist who asked what meds your on, or when walking into an urgent care for a cold. The stigma is real. Yet it has worked really well for me. A miracle. Did you have withdrawal? To what extent ? How did u do it?
I have been prescribed oxycodone and morphine for years now by my PCP for arthritis, neck and back pain, sciatica, capitular tunnel syndrome, and pain in my limbs due to diabetes,, and did I mention the migraines? My teeth are shot,, and I went to Clear Choice To find the price tag for implants would be $42K. I entered the class action lawsuit against Purdue Pharma,, but after the settlement has heard nothing from them. I am addicted to them. to titer all, my PCP and me tried in increments to no avail.
I am also addicted to nicotine gum having been off tobacco and alcohol for 13 years. I was a heavy smoker; pipe, rolled my own, regulars, cigars, snuff.and chewing. It was a dirty habit. Nicotine gum is an expensive habit.
I am old, nearly 70. Matriculated at an ivy League University, Dropped out my Jr. Year and finished my B.A, at a local college with a dual degree twenty years later. Paid all my loans w/o the help of family, in 70’s dollars, a lot today!.My family ostracized me and I battled stigma too. I was a Merchant Marine for a while.
I want to die solvent. Last month I nearly thought myself to death. Being so depressed with the state of my country, my decrepency and having atrial fib,knowing self-hypnotism I raised my heart rate to over 200 bpm. My g/f called an ambulance and I was hospitalized for three days and nearly coded. I am much happier now, Creding my g/f, our new cat and Joe and Kamala. I never had any progeny, except for cats.
I don’t abuse drugs but have an addictive personality.
I graduated with honors but still had to work often for minimum-wage jobs.
Hope was lacking and I was in a dissociative state.
I’m on Buprenorphine for chronic pain. I was never an addict. They are phenomenal for my pain relief and daily life. I’m no longer crippled and bed ridden nor housebound. I don’t take these for granted. 22 years of pain and only a couple with traditional pain medications. The addicts were the reason I had to seek out buprenorphine. They are pill form. I feel for you. I’m sorry to hear about your plight and teeth. Go Biden/Harris!
Please stay strong. Don’t give up. You aren’t a quitter look at all you have accomplished you have a lot to be proud of yourself for. You want to just throw away like a piece of garbage??? I would think not. Get off pity party wagon, it’s for losers and quitters you don’t belong in that class. Take a good look in the mirror and say “I love myself” do this every day when you get out of bed. Life is a gift, gifts are cherished not thrown away.
Love and peace, Phyllis
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