$750k Strides testosterone gel class action settlement

Strides Pharma has agreed to a $750,000 class action settlement to resolve claims that its testosterone gel products were contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.

The Strides settlement benefits consumers who purchased Strides testosterone gel between June 1, 2022, and July 31, 2025.

According to a class action lawsuit, Strides’ testosterone gel products were contaminated with benzene, a known human carcinogen, during the manufacturing process due to Strides’ alleged negligence. Plaintiffs in the case say they would not have purchased the contaminated testosterone gel products if they had known the truth about Strides’ manufacturing process.

Strides Pharma is a global pharmaceutical company that manufactures and sells generic and branded drugs.

Strides has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to resolve these allegations with a class action settlement.

Under the terms of the Strides settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the amount they paid for Strides gel and the date of purchase.

Class members who purchased testosterone gel can receive the following reimbursements for their out-of-pocket payments: 40% from June 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2023; 75% from Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2024; and 100% from Jan. 1, 2025, through July 31, 2025.

The settlement also provides a minimum baseline payment of $3.50 per prescription, as further modified by the percentages based on purchase date.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Aug. 17, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Strides testosterone gel settlement is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2026.

The deadline to submit a claim with the class action settlement is Sept. 16, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

The class action settlement benefits consumers who purchased Strides testosterone gel between June 1, 2022, and July 31, 2025.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

NDC number or other manufacturer identification

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

09/16/2026

Case Name

Painter v. Strides Pharma Inc., Case No. 7:25-CV-4189, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Hearing

11/19/2026

Settlement Website

StridesGelSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Painter v. Strides Pharma Inc. Settlement
P.O. Box 301134
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134
[email protected]
888-808-7024

Class Counsel

Aaron K. Block
Max Marks
THE BLOCK FIRM LLC

Defense Counsel

Douglas Tween
John Eichlin
LINKLATERS LLP