Johnson & Johnson has tentatively agreed to a settlement that could reach up to $4 billion to resolve thousands of lawsuits filed by patients injured by a flawed all-metal replacement hip. It makes me wonder if they even care about quality or the patients they service. The agreement will include those patients who have already been forced to have the device, known as the Articular Surface Replacement, or A.S.R., … [Read more...]
Is Risperidone Worth A Billion Dollars
Recently, federal prosecutors have rejected a $1 billion dollar settlement with Johnson & Johnson over its off-label promotion of Risperidone. I guess J&J is not having a good year. Risperidone (Risperdal) is an antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and irritability in people with autism. Risperidone has been highly used in young adults (ages 13-17) since the only other alternative is … [Read more...]
How Johnson and Johnson Screwed Up With Acetaminophen
Everyone knows the brand “Tylenol”. It is a household brand one knows and trusts. Hell, you even pay a premium for the reliability and the assurance that it is well made and safe. Tylenol which is known as acetaminophen is designed to help treat headaches and minor aches and pains and reduce fever. Everyone knows that it is made by Johnson and Johnson (J&J) which also makes baby shampoo. One would trust their products … [Read more...]
Levofloxacin Side Effects
I was going through some industry articles and came upon one from the Star Ledger about an investment firm challenging Johnson and Johnson (J&J) about their antibiotic drug Levaquin (Levofloxacin). I was intrigued by the article since the investment firm wanted J&J and its management team to be held responsible for the side effects from this antibiotic. After looking into it, I saw that Levaquin carries a black … [Read more...]