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What are the latest updates on the Provigil settlement?
PROVIGIL® Settlement Updates. September 24, 2019 Update: On August 8, 2019, the Court approved the Attorney General’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of the Settlement and the corresponding notice plan to consumers. The official settlement website can be found at www.ProvigilSettlement.com. Consumers are eligible to make a claim if they:
Is there a generic version of Provigil?
A proposed $69,000,000 Settlement has been reached regarding the prescription drugs PROVIGIL®, NUVIGIL®, and generic PROVIGIL® (modafinil). The Settlement resolves Defendants’ alleged violations of antitrust and consumer protection laws by delaying the availability of less expensive generic versions of Provigil®.
Can I make a claim for Provigil or modafinil?
In general, if you are a consumer, you can submit claims for any purchases you made of Provigil or modafinil during the class period if those purchases were completed or filled in one of the eligible states, and for any mail order purchases if they occurred while you were living in one of the eligible states.
How is your recovery from Provigil calculated?
Your recovery will be calculated based on a fixed amount for each eligible prescription of Provigil®, Nuvigil®, and/or modafinil that was purchased from June 24, 2006 through December 31, 2012.
How much will I get from Provigil settlement?
In total, the settlement fund is $65,877,600. California Class Members may be eligible to recover compensation from an additional $69 million settlement reached between the California Attorney General, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Cephalon. The consumer portion of this settlement is $25.25 million.
What happened with the Provigil settlement?
A proposed $69,000,000 Settlement has been reached regarding the prescription drugs PROVIGIL®, NUVIGIL®, and generic PROVIGIL® (modafinil). The Settlement resolves Defendants' alleged violations of antitrust and consumer protection laws by delaying the availability of less expensive generic versions of Provigil®.
Why is there a lawsuit against Provigil?
This Class Action Lawsuit claims that Defendants engaged in a course of conduct to delay the sale of generic versions of Provigil® (modafinil). The lawsuit claims this conduct violated state antitrust and consumer protection laws by delaying the entry into the market of low-cost generic versions of Provigil®.
How much does generic Provigil cost?
The generic version of Provigil is modafinil. The average retail price of 30, 200MG Tablet of Provigil is typically around $2,401.11, but you can use a SingleCare Provigil coupon to reduce your out-of-pocket costs to $10.84 for 30, 100MG Tablet of generic Provigil.
Does Provigil raise blood pressure?
Provigil and Nuvigil may raise heart rate and blood pressure in some people. Patients with cardiovascular disease who take modafinil and armodafinil should do so with caution. The drugs' labels warn that health care providers should monitor heart rate and blood pressure in patients taking modafinil and armodafinil.
Does modafinil cause birth defects?
Modafinil potentially increases the risk of congenital malformations when used in pregnancy. Modafinil should not be used during pregnancy and women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception during treatment and for 2 months after stopping modafinil.
What is modafinil mechanism of action?
Mechanism of action Modafinil acts as an atypical, selective, and weak dopamine reuptake inhibitor and indirectly activates the release of orexin neuropeptides and histamine from the lateral hypothalamus and tuberomammillary nucleus, respectively all of which may contribute to heightened arousal.
Can you take nuvigil while pregnant?
Mothers must have taken at least one dose of Provigil or Nuvigil while pregnant. These birth defects affect the face, heart, genitals and head. Compensation may include medical expenses from surgeries and treatments, pain and suffering, and lost wages.
How much is the Provigil settlement?
A proposed $69,000,000 Settlement has been reached regarding the prescription drugs PROVIGIL®, NUVIGIL®, and generic PROVIGIL® (modafinil). The Settlement resolves Defendants’ alleged violations of antitrust and consumer protection laws by delaying the availability of less expensive generic versions of Provigil®. The Defendants have denied any wrongdoing and no one is claiming that these drugs are unsafe or ineffective.
Who Is Eligible to Make A Claim?
You are eligible to file a claim if you: (1) Purchased and/or paid for PROVIGIL®, NUVIGIL®, and/or generic PROVIGIL® (modafinil) through a valid prescription; (2) Were a resident of California at the time of each purchase; (3) Made the purchase of the drug as a caregiver or for personal consumption; and (4) Made the purchase (s) between June 24, 2006 and December 31, 2012. You are eligible even if the purchase was reimbursed fully or partially by insurance. You may also be eligible to submit a separate claim for your purchases of PROVIGIL® and/or generic PROVIGIL® (modafinil) in a Class Action Settlement that is being administered through the same website by the same notice and claims administrator.
How much was the Provigil settlement?
More than 100 District consumers are eligible for restitution under the $125 million, 48-state settlement, which Attorney General Racine and his counterparts in the other participating states reached in 2016. The settlement ended a multistate investigation into anticompetitive conduct by Provigil’s manufacturer, Cephalon, to protect the monopoly profits it earned from the wakefulness drug. That conduct delayed generic versions of Provigil from entering the market for several years.
Who is the attorney general for Provigil?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers eligible to receive restitution under a settlement that Attorney General Karl A. Racine reached with the maker of the drug Provigil are currently receiving checks in the mail. Attorney General Racine recommends that consumers with questions about the settlement or their restitution checks direct them to ...
When will Provigil recover?
For consumers, your recovery will generally be calculated based on how much you paid for Provigil® and generic versions of Provigil® (modafinil) from June 24, 2006 through August 8, 2019, compared to the amount paid by all other consumers who file valid and timely claim forms.
What is the class action lawsuit for Provigil?
This Class Action Lawsuit claims that Defendants engaged in a course of conduct to delay the sale of generic versions of Provigil® (modafinil). The lawsuit claims this conduct violated state antitrust and consumer protection laws by delaying the entry into the market of low-cost generic versions of Provigil®. Defendants deny all of these claims. The Court has not made any determinations regarding the merits of the case.#N#Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is overseeing this lawsuit. The case is known as Vista Healthplan, Inc., et al., v. Cephalon, Inc. et al., Civil No. 06-CV-01833. The people who sued are called the Plaintiffs. The Defendants are Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Mylan, Inc. (formerly known as Mylan Laboratories, Inc.), and Ranbaxy Laboratories, Ltd. and Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Inc.#N#Provigil® and generic version of Provigil® (modafinil) are wakefulness-promoting drugs that are primarily prescribed for the treatment of certain sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, sleep apnea and shift work disorder. This case does not involve the safety or effectiveness of Provigil® or generic versions of Provigil®.
WHO IS IN THE SETTLEMENT?
4. How Do I Know If I Am A Member Of The Class Action Settlement Class?
How to object to CAAG settlement?
To object to the Settlement, you (or your lawyer if you have one) must file a written objection with the Court and send the objection to the counsel identified below. You must file your objection on or before January 15, 2020. Your written objection can include any supporting materials, papers, or briefs that you want the Court to consider. Your written objection must include:
Where to get a copy of CAAG settlement?
You can get a copy of the Settlement Agreement, Plan of Allocation, Claim Forms, and other important documents at www.ProvigilSettlement.com/CA. You may also write to State of CA v. Teva, c/o A.B. Data, Ltd., P.O. Box 170300 , Milwaukee, WI 53217-8091, email [email protected], or call the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-241-7503.
How to get a class action settlement payment?
To be eligible to receive a payment if the Court approves the Class Action Settlement, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form. Claim Forms should be mailed to the address below and must be received by January 15, 2020. You can download or print a copy of the Claim Form on the Claim Form page of this website or you may request a copy of the Notice and Claim Form to be mailed to you by calling 1-877-241-7503 or writing to the address below and requesting a Claim Form.
Why did I get the Notice of Settlement?
Why did I get this Notice? A Court authorized the Notice because you have a right to know about three proposed Settlements that are part of the Class Action Settlement in this class action lawsuit, and about all of your options, before the Court decides whether to give final approval to the Settlements.
How much did the Cephalon v. Mylan settlement cost?
A $48,000,000 Settlement has been reached between the End-Payor Class Plaintiffs (consumers and third-party payors) and the Cephalon Defendants, a $14,377,600 Settlement with the Mylan Defendants, and a $3,500,000 Settlement with the Ranbaxy Defendants.
How much was the settlement for the Cephalon case?
A $48,000,000 Settlement has been reached between the End-Payor Class Plaintiffs (consumers and third-party payors) and the Cephalon Defendants, a $14,377,600 Settlement with the Mylan Defendants, and a $3,500,000 Settlement with the Ranbaxy Defendants. The three Settlements total $65,877,600.
When will the SRK final approval hearing be held?
The Court will hold a final approval hearing on February 26, 2020 in Philadelphia.
Who is the defendant in the Cephalon lawsuit?
(collectively, “Cephalon”), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Mylan, Inc. (formerly known as Mylan Laboratories, Inc.) (collectively, “Mylan”), and Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Ltd., as successor in interest to Ranbaxy Laboratories, Ltd. and Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (collectively “Ranbaxy”) violated state antitrust and consumer protection laws relating to the sale of the prescription pharmaceutical Provigil. All Defendants have denied any wrongdoing.
