The Generic Problem With Healthcare Reform

Seeded on Thu May 27, 2010 1:18 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)

While making prescription medications more affordable for every American is a laudable goal, increasing the availability of these drugs raises serious concerns.

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Reglan Lawsuits Spark Debate Over Generic Preemption, Corporate Immunity

Seeded on Thu May 27, 2010 1:18 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)

The U.S. Supreme Court asked the Obama administration this week for its position on an appeal filed by generic drug manufacturers who argue that federal law provides them complete immunity from state lawsuits, even when their products cause serious harm to patients.

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Salix Drug Blamed for Tics

Seeded on Thu May 27, 2010 1:15 PM EDT (NewsObserver.com)

A drug prescribed to millions of people for acid reflux is increasingly being linked to permanent tics, uncontrollable shaking and other serious movement problems.

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Did Reglan Manufacturers Know About the Dangers of Reglan?

Seeded on Fri May 21, 2010 12:41 PM EDT ()

With multiple studies identifying connections between Reglan and movement disorders such as tardive dyskinesia, it's important to ask what the drug's manufacturers knew about its serious side effects.

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When Is a Lawsuit Filed? - Statute of Limitations

Seeded on Mon May 17, 2010 9:29 AM EDT ()

This article outlines the factors that determine when a lawsuit is filed.

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Dangers of Reglan

Seeded on Mon May 17, 2010 9:28 AM EDT ()

An informative video about the dangers of Reglan.

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Where Is a Lawsuit Filed? - Venue Selection

Seeded on Tue May 11, 2010 9:46 AM EDT ()

This article outlines the factors that determine where a lawsuit is filed.

lawsuit, education, venue, filing

FDA Letter Highlights Metoclopramide Label Inaccuracies

Seeded on Tue May 11, 2010 9:45 AM EDT ()

Recently, the FDA issued a warning letter to the drug company Salix Pharmaceuticals stating that the company's marketing materials for its generic version of Reglan, Metozolv ODT, were misleading.

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What Happens When You File a Lawsuit?

Seeded on Wed May 5, 2010 1:33 PM EDT ()

An informative article that outlines what happens when you file a lawsuit.

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Blizzard, McCarthy & Nabers Launches ReglanJustice.com

Seeded on Wed May 5, 2010 1:32 PM EDT ()

Blizzard, McCarthy & Nabers, one of the nation's leading pharmaceutical litigation firms is proud to announce the launch of ReglanJustice.com, an educational website aimed at informing consumers of the risks associated with the use of the drug Reglan, and its generic form, meto …

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Reglan Judicial Decisions

Seeded on Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:29 PM EDT ()

Several important judicial decisions in Reglan lawsuits have surfaced over the last year.

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The Reglan and Metoclopramide Market: Major Players

Seeded on Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:28 PM EDT ()

The manufacturers involved in both the sale of Reglan and the current litigation surrounding the drug include the initial developing manufacturer Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as well as Schwarz Pharma, Inc, who purchased the rights to Reglan in 2001.

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Reglan and Metoclopramide: Brand-Name v. Generic Drugs

Seeded on Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:11 AM EDT ()

When a pharmaceutical company first ushers a drug through the approval process and onto the market, it does so under a patent that provides the pharmaceutical company exclusive rights to sell the drug.

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Incidence Rate of Movement Disorders in Reglan and Metoclopramide Patients Startling

Seeded on Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:10 AM EDT ()

The high prevalence of movement disorders, such as tardive dyskinesia, in Metoclopramide and Reglan users has long been reported in medical studies.

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FDA Warning on Metoclopramide (Reglan)

Seeded on Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:30 AM EDT ()

A video about the FDA's warning on the drug Reglan.

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Reglan and Tardive Dyskinesia in Infants and Children

Seeded on Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:29 AM EDT ()

Children or infants are often prescribed Reglan and Metoclopramide to treat acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux and erosive esophagitis. Children or infants that have used the drug for a period longer than 12 weeks are at greatest risk of developing tardive dyskinesia.

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When Is a Lawsuit Filed?

Seeded on Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:48 AM EDT ()

This article answers the question: "When is a lawsuit filed?"

business, lawsuit, statute-of-limitations

Proctor & Gamble Adds Zinc Warning to Fixodent Website

Seeded on Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:52 AM EDT (The Huffington Post)

Proctor & Gamble, manufacturer of the popular Fixodent denture adhesives, has added a warning on its website alerting consumers of the dangers associated with the zinc in its products.

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Procter & Gamble Posts Zinc Warning on Web Site

Seeded on Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:48 AM EDT ()

Procter & Gamble, makers of Fixodent denture cream, has added a zinc warning to their DentureLiving.com web site.

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Denture Cream Maker Warns Doctors of Product Dangers

Seeded on Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:58 AM EDT ()

Pharmaceutical giant, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has taken the extraordinary step of warning doctors about the dangers posed by its denture cream, while continuing to blame and mislead patients crippled by its products.

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Why Are Zinc-Free Denture Creams Not On Store Shelves?

Seeded on Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:56 AM EDT ()

In response to the numerous lawsuits alleging serious injury as a result of zinc poisoning from denture creams, GlaxoSmithKline and Procter & Gamble have made zinc-free versions of their popular denture creams. But, they are very hard to find. Why is that?

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Did Denture Cream Makers Know Their Products Were Dangerous?

Seeded on Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:33 AM EDT ()

With more cases of people severely harmed by their denture cream coming forward everyday, the big question is, did denture cream makers know their products were dangerous?

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