In recent news, drug manufacturer Daiichi Sankyo agreed to a $300-million settlement for those suffering at the hands of commonly-prescribed high blood pressure medication, olmesartan, for failure to adequately warn patients about drug risks. Dangerous drugs remain in-use for high blood pressure patients, and the St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want […]
The unthinkable has happened. You’ve discovered that you have been taking a defective drug. This is one of the worst things that could have happened. Now you have injuries as a result, and you’re not sure what you should do. Maybe a family member has encouraged you to contact a lawyer. However, you have some […]
Though drug manufacturers are required to test drugs before sales, numerous loopholes allow for fast-track approval of drugs with dangerous side effects. The St. Louis defective drug attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want you to be aware of several that are still on the market today. Are these Dangerous Drugs on Your Prescription List? AbilifyThis […]
Medical malpractice cases can be difficult to prove. However, there are instances when enough evidence is present that the victims have the upper hand. One such case occurred recently, according to an article on the Legal Reader website. The case involved a forty-three-year-old man who suffered and died from a flesh eating bacteria. It took […]
On April 21st, 2017 drug manufacturer C.O. Truxton, Inc. announced a nationwide voluntary recall of Phenobarbital 15 mg tablets. Do you need to contact your area St. Louis Defective Drug Attorney? Recall DetailsThe voluntary recall of lot 70952A of Phenobarbital Tablets, USP 15 mg, was issued upon confirmation of a customer complaint that a bottle […]
EpiPens are life-saving medical devices that contain drugs to counteract allergic reactions. For someone who relies on an EpiPen, having defective medicine inside could be fatal. Unfortunately, Mylan, the company that manufactures the EpiPen recently issued a recall. The recall extends into seven different countries, including the United States. Two EpiPen users claimed that their […]
When you go to the pharmacy to pick up a medication that has been prescribed for you, you generally think nothing of it. You trust that the medicine is going to be clean and free of any kind of contaminants. However, that’s not always the case. Recently, Pfizer, which is one of the largest prescription […]
When you suffer from depression, you rely on your medication to help you feel better. This is so important, because without their medications, patients with depression are at a very high risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. According to an article in the Economic Times, an antidepressant drug was recently recalled in the United States. […]
Patients who go to their doctors for medical attention expect that they will get treated properly, and receive prescriptions for medications that will help them, not hurt them. According to a recent Healthworld article, three different drugs are being recalled, which could put many patients’ health in jeopardy. 1. Ondansetron HCI API – This drug […]
High blood pressure is a serious problem in the United States. Many people suffer from this condition, and for them, finding a drug that can help is, indeed, a life-saver. Benicar is a drug that was introduced as a way to lower blood pressure, but since its introduction into the medical community, some patients have […]
