Dangerous Drugs

Defendant AbbVie Seeks to Delay Androgel Bellwether Selection in Multi-District Litigation Androgel lawsuits continue to be filed in federal court alleging that Defendant manufacturer AbbVie failed to adequately warn about the risk of heart attacks, blood clots and other side effects associated with the popular testosterone replacement therapy. Defendant is now seeking to delay the bellwether trial selection process in…

The FDA has agreed to a fast-track review process for a potential reversal agent for the blood thinner Pradaxa, which has been linked to thousands of serious and sometimes fatal injuries due to uncontrollable bleeding events. Boehringer Ingelheim, the makers of Pradaxa, announced on April 23 that the FDA has announced expedited review for a drug which may be able…