Why Merck is Delaying Settlements Over NuvaRing Side Effects
By John Curran
Merck & Co. is a multi-billion dollar company, but even big multinational firms can have cash-flow problems. It may be the main reason why the drug company has yet to begin settling with NuvaRing blood clot side effects victims even as similar cases regarding oral contraceptives reach settlements. Two other drugs are actually one of the causes of this.
Merck’s cash flow is weak compared to other pharmaceutical companies. It has been hurt as an expected blockbuster cancer drug was pulled after not testing well with patients. Like other drugs, its asthma medication Singulair is going off patent, meaning it will lose market share to generic makers. It may seem like a headache to get through the business side, but consider a lack of payments to NuvaRing side effects victims the result of adverse drug business interactions for Merck.
That is unfortunate because Bayer Pharmaceutical and others are trundling along, and may be offering better birth control alternatives in the very near future. It is, of course, also problematic for women who have developed strokes and deep vein thrombosis conditions as a result of NuvaRing blood clot side effects. While the company has stayed on track to trials, this is a delay, not a major problem.
For now, women who have had problems with NuvaRing should stick to whatever blood-thinning treatments that they are on and consider using older generation birth control options. While they are daily pills, the side effects profile is much lower. In fact, compared to NuvaRing stroke side effects, developing acne or gaining weight likely seems much less dangerous.
Consulting with a gynecologist is important for women who haven’t done so after stopping using NuvaRing. Those who don’t want to start a family just yet should also review other options with a gynecologist if they want to avoid NuvaRing stroke side effects.
Women who were unaware of these risks should visit the NuvaRing Birth Control Class Action Lawsuit Settlement & Investigation to learn more about their legal options. A qualified NuvaRing lawsuit lawyer can help them figure out if they are eligible to pursue a claim against Merck. Doing so is as easy as filling out the short form there, and it’s free as well.
Pulmonary embolisms and other clotting conditions may require lengthy treatment, but successful plaintiffs may be able to have their costs defrayed. They can start now, and get a no-cost legal consultation with a NuvaRing lawsuit lawyer now.
Updated December 17th, 2012
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