Coming on the revelations that Vytorin is no more effective than generics, the FDA announced that it would investigate the drug and its manufacturers,Merck & Co Inc. and and Schering-Plough Corp.
Here is the url for more information on FDA action: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22847409/
The press accounts don't specify the scope of the investigation, but based upon an earlier study released this month, it appears that the companies knew that Vytorin was no more effective than generic drugs in treating cholesterol issues.
Consumer laws, like Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act give consumers a way to obtain refunds when a drug manufacturer falsely represents that its new drug is more effective than a less expensive generic. While there is certainly more to this story, it looks as if consumers are filing class actions in multiple states.
David F. Sugerman
www.pspc.com
Paul & Sugerman, PC
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