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The FTC sued the makers of Suboxone®, a prescription drug to treat opioid addiction, alleging they were preventing patients from choosing lower priced generic versions of the drug. The companies agreed to pay $60 million to consumers to settle the FTC charges.

That means if you got a prescription for Suboxone® film in the United States between March 1, 2013 and February 28, 2019, you may be eligible for a payment.Suboxone film

Learn more and apply for a payment at ftc.gov/suboxone. When you apply, choose how you want to get your money: by check or by prepaid card.

The application deadline is December 1, 2020.

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Tangie melford
June 03, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

Am I supposed to be put on the list
Byron Bromley
January 22, 2021
My name is byronbromley I submitted a clame last year I. Was over charged they made me buy the strips when they had the pills an I have lost all my teeth but 5 an they are no good I need help please contact me thank you
Evan
February 03, 2021
I have payed a lot of money out for this drug during those times but with this COVID going around I didn’t know about the settlement till after the deadline and I would say I’m not the only one that didn’t know due to COVID so are they any way that people like me could still get in this settlement
FTC Staff
May 14, 2021

In reply to by Evan

 If you believe you are eligible for a payment from this settlement but did not file a claim, you can call 1-877-545-0238 to be placed on a waiting list. If there are funds available after the first distribution is complete, we will contact you with information about how to receive a payment.

KITTY2020
March 02, 2021
I was on it for about a year and it was the worst withdraw I have ever been through I ended up in the hospital with hallucinations still dont remember most of that day it got a little better after that day and its been 3 years now.
TurbrewskiDon'…
March 26, 2021
How come no one new about this
Mopar
May 13, 2021

In reply to by TurbrewskiDon'…

Right I didn't know anything about this and was told wasn't getting nothing and I paid for years
FTC Staff
May 14, 2021

In reply to by Mopar

The FTC did not have the individual contact information for patients taking Suboxone. To make people aware of the Suboxone settlement claims process, the FTC issued a press release on July 24, 2020, and published a blog post on July 30, 2020. The agency also paid for advertisements online, in print media, and on the radio. In addition, the agency sent notice to prescribing doctors all over the country. If you believe you are eligible for a payment from this settlement but did not file a claim, you can call 1-877-545-0238 to be placed on a waiting list. If there are funds available after the first distribution is complete, we will contact you with information about how to receive a payment.

Rowan
May 17, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

I submitted the claim form prior to the December 2020 deadline but have not received any information since. How can I find out if my claim was accepted and if/when I will receive a payment and where it will be sent since I was living in Florida from 2013-2019 and now live in PA.
John Doe
May 17, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

I received a disbursement which for whatever reason is more than I expected, and more than I put in for in my claim. I Given however that suboxone has ruined my teeth, my life, as it is singularity impossible to come off of, how would it be possible to even rectify the situation now anyhow. They would owe far more than this anyways. I don't know what to do.
Don't use yJac…
June 03, 2021

In reply to by TurbrewskiDon'…

Iv been on suboxin for 8 year's,just wondering why didnt hear about this,is it to late to receive anything?
FTC Staff
June 09, 2021

In reply to by Don't use yJac…

If you believe you are eligible for a payment from this settlement but did not file a claim, you can send an email with your name, phone number, and mailing address to Info@SuboxoneClaimsCenter.com(link sends e-mail) and ask to be placed on a waiting list. If there are funds available after the first distribution is complete, we will contact you with information about how to request a payment.

Teezy
June 24, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

I just found a check, yesterday, from Suboxone....that I wasn't expecting. I remember accidentally coming across this lawsuit about a year ago, but I was never notified either. I almost threw mine away. I had months of mail in scattered piles, and quickly went through in. I nearly trashed it, but curiosity had me open it instead.
Drmommaduke
March 30, 2021
I'm wondering when they will start sending these checks out, and how much I should expect. I'm prescribed 60 a month and have been on them since 2012. By my calculations I should be looking at around $14,000. Has anyone else inquired about when and how much the checks will be?
Jeff M
April 24, 2021

In reply to by Drmommaduke

i’ve been on the same amount and time, Im wondering where my check is , when is it coming?
FTC Staff
May 13, 2021

In reply to by Jeff M

In May 2021, the FTC mailed 37,212 checks totaling more than $42 million and 14,663 prepaid debit cards totaling more than $16 million. The checks will expire on Aug. 8, 2021, and the prepaid cards will expire on May 10, 2022. Read the press release or go to the FTC refund page for more information.

Tgb38overhill
May 14, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

I received a check for 2136.60 it has no bank logo and my bank (chime) refused deposit. Is there a way to opt for the debit card? Or how can I deposit it
FTC Staff
May 14, 2021

In reply to by Tgb38overhill

If you have a question about the payment, please contact the refund administrator, JND Legal Administration, at 1-877-545-0238.

Tgb38overhill
May 14, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

I have tried and tried and tried, no answer just after I press 5 to speak with someone, I get music last time 40 minutes and I had to hang up, crazy. Where can I cash this since my chime bank refused it because they couldn’t verify it. What bank is it drawn on? And can I return it and opt for debit card?
Hd- honey-17
May 23, 2021

In reply to by Tgb38overhill

The bank the checks draw off from is Signature bank!
Blown away
May 13, 2021

In reply to by Jeff M

Just multiply 35.61 by how many months you been on and that's what you should get ..sad
Bobbilyn
April 25, 2021

In reply to by Drmommaduke

Hey..i am curious how you came up with that amount? I was on it the same length and dose so just wondering. It would be great if it was that much!!
Justin77
May 06, 2021

In reply to by Drmommaduke

I think it all depends on how many people file. I mean if 100000 people file your not looking at much money at all.. and iam wondering if you still get reimbursed if your insurance covered it whole time or is the money going out to people only who paid out of pocket?? Not sure
L. Smith
May 13, 2021

In reply to by Drmommaduke

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I don't think you'll be getting the $14,000. you're hoping for. The FTC website has been updated. Checks & debit cards started being mailed out 5/10/2021. The amount of payment is supposed to be $35.61 for each month you were prescribed Suboxone during the time frame of the case. You can read all the details for yourself. I was on Suboxone the entire 72 month time frame & my calculations came to $2,563. but until I'm actually holding the check, I'm not going to count on it. Hope this helped answer your question. Have a blessed day.
FTC Staff
May 13, 2021

In reply to by Drmommaduke

In May 2021, the FTC mailed 37,212 checks totaling more than $42 million and 14,663 prepaid debit cards totaling more than $16 million. The checks will expire on Aug. 8, 2021, and the prepaid cards will expire on May 10, 2022. Read the press release or go to the FTC refund page for more information.

Nita
May 14, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

I just found out today about this settlement and I’m so upset because it’s closed . Why didn’t people who are on it like me for almost 7 years just now knowing ? I need a check to ! This is not fair to those like me !
Lee706
May 18, 2021

In reply to by Nita

I received an email last year about the lawsuit. I filled out the form. I was surprised to see a check in the mail today for 1300.00 . I would call the 800,number to see if you can still qualify
Melissa
May 18, 2021

In reply to by Nita

I just found out about this settlement today so why wasn't we noticed of this I have been on suboxone for 6 years now and never seen nothing about it
Stephaniemetz555
June 09, 2021

In reply to by Melissa

Same buy I've been on it before it was suboxone 12 yrs@@! I didn't know that was going on but it closes out I guess sad
FTC Staff
June 09, 2021

In reply to by Stephaniemetz555

If you believe you are eligible for a payment from this settlement but did not file a claim, you can send an email with your name, phone number, and mailing address to Info@SuboxoneClaimsCenter.com(link sends e-mail) and ask to be placed on a waiting list. If there are funds available after the first distribution is complete, we will contact you with information about how to request a payment.

TabbyLynn
May 15, 2021

In reply to by Drmommaduke

I received mine yesterday, and I had completely forgotten I filed a claim years ago. I was on Suboxone 11yrs. They sent me $3,000.
Stratton
May 16, 2021

In reply to by Drmommaduke

Hello. I received my check today (May 16 2021) and it's quite sizeable. You can calculate your payment by taking the amount of RX's you filled for SUBOXONE Film (Brand) between March 2013 and February 2019 and multiplying it my #35.91 - the amount paid out for each script. If you don't know for sure you cn make a reasonable assumtion you have one per month, however with dose changes and ability to fill on the 28th day then a few more were squeezed into mine. These refund/class action checks are typicaly like $3 in the end and I swear I almost pitched this check with the rest of my junk mail today. Curiosity got the best of me and I'm grateful it did cuz I woulda tossed $890.25! All the best to you.
CC
May 20, 2021

In reply to by Drmommaduke

I just rcvd mine today and the letter attached said they’re paying $35.61 for each month you were on it during their stated time frame.
danalyn73
August 02, 2021

In reply to by Drmommaduke

No I dont get much back I think its 34 dollars every month you were on suboxone an not the generic, I paid hundreds more a month I should of got way more about 10 percent u will get back
Missa
April 06, 2021
I’m still waiting for some sort of payment also. Been on these for a very long time.
Jeff M
April 24, 2021
When will see our money ?
FTC Staff
May 13, 2021

In reply to by Jeff M

In May 2021, the FTC mailed 37,212 checks totaling more than $42 million and 14,663 prepaid debit cards totaling more than $16 million. The checks will expire on Aug. 8, 2021, and the prepaid cards will expire on May 10, 2022. Read the press release or go to the FTC refund page for more information.

Don't use TKOy…
May 14, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

How come people who were not aware of this lawsuit can not somehow get in on this settlement? I understand the deadline has passed but also understand that many were unaware of this class action lawsuit. Why were people not contacted about this?
FTC Staff
May 14, 2021

In reply to by Don't use TKOy…

The FTC did not have the individual contact information for patients taking Suboxone. To make people aware of the Suboxone settlement claims process, the FTC issued a press release on July 24, 2020, and published a blog post on July 30, 2020. The agency also paid for advertisements online, in print media, and on the radio. In addition, the agency sent notice to prescribing doctors all over the country. If you believe you are eligible for a payment from this settlement but did not file a claim, you can call 1-877-545-0238 to be placed on a waiting list. If there are funds available after the first distribution is complete, we will contact you with information about how to receive a payment.

TKO
May 14, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

If insurance paid for prescriptions do you still get a settlement?
Brandy
May 16, 2021

In reply to by Jeff M

I’ve been on subs since 2012 and I only got 1068 dollars don’t make since I e been on it for all the years the lawsuit was filed
Bobbilyn
April 29, 2021
Has anyone gotten a check yet??
ben
May 11, 2021

In reply to by bhansen

nothing here, been waiting for many months. never been contacted or anything. just saw the updated page today.
Grateful
May 14, 2021

In reply to by bhansen

I received my settlement from the Suboxone lawsuit today it is May 14, 2021
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