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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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Joylynn$
May 15, 2021
I had filled a form on Facebook about the Suboxone became I have been prescribed them for the lat 13-14 yrs. And I helped someone else with their information also. They received a refund and I didn't get anything and he's only been on them for about 6 yrs. How do I find out if my 1 st I would say survey, about the Suboxone was sent out to these people and not me when like I said I did mine online, then for a friend and I should have definitely got a lot bigger refund. And as of this day I still get the films and give my Dr. $180.00 in cash just for my appointment or they would not give me my prescription. And then they charge the insurance twice I believe I for the prescription to be filled and possibly again for the vizit.
FTC Staff
May 17, 2021

In reply to by Joylynn$

The FTC did not place forms or advertisements about the Suboxone settlement claims process on Facebook.

To make people aware of the Suboxone settlement claims process, the FTC issued a press release on July 24, 2020, and published this blog post on July 30, 2020. The FTC 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.

Anonymous
May 15, 2021
Was on Suboxone for 43+ months during this time frame. They recently sent a prepaid card with 1,531.23 on it. Expiration of 05/22. On the paperwork it states I was paid out 35.61 for every month I was prescribed this. Considering the cost of the medication without insurance this is a punch in the stomach. No cash/ATM withdrawal is allowed from these cards.
Jess
May 15, 2021
Got my settle check today! My husband got his Thursday!
Bigmanblue85
May 15, 2021
I got my money for 16 months. Personally i wish i could get the non generic strips. Genwric strips by alvogen and dr reddy are garbage
Jason c
May 16, 2021
I have been on this medication so long I don't know. What I do know is I didn't have insurance and was paying 8$ suboxone if was under 20 from cvs if I filled my entire prescription they would then be 8$. I have received nothing and a friend of mine told me he got a check and he was on half the time I've been on and money I've lost. I would really appreciate a contact.
Jason c
May 16, 2021
10 years I took n I still remember the hurt it put in my wallet in the 2010's
R.SWIRD
May 16, 2021
Is it to late to sign up i never heard of this lawsuit against suboxone films i have proof i have been on them for at least 3 years is it to late
Happyhappy
May 16, 2021
I received my check today. I had forgot i even filed.
Jewelb1016
May 16, 2021
I have been on suboxone film now since 2014 at 2 and 1/2 a day. Did the FTC get a list of names from the pharmaceutical companies they sued that are on suboxone? I never heard or known about this, shouldn't our pharmacy have told us? Does that mean the people that didn't know about it and didn't file then we all wont get a payment? How can we get a payment since the case just ended and sent out checks on the 10th.
FTC Staff
May 17, 2021

In reply to by Jewelb1016

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 this blog post on July 30, 2020.

The FTC 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. Please read about the eligibility requirements at the top of this blog. 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.

Tapryor6
May 16, 2021
Why wasn’t everyone using subs informed?!
Heatherwoodring
May 16, 2021
Im just NOW learning about this and i was on these during that time How do i apply? ive moved several time and from what i read they should have automatically sent mine???
Byars jenny
May 16, 2021
I am trying to find out how to be compensated for the suboxone I was overcharhed for an told it wasnt addictive, it's worse than coming off of pain pill I wish I'd never seen a strip ! The withdrawal are unbearable
Angie Deserves…
May 16, 2021
I am definitely eligible for this claim. Im frustrated that I did not know about this. Is there still a way to file a claim ? I paid so much out of pocket for strips, I feel robbed & now even more.
allisonm805
May 17, 2021
I got my check yesterday. I was in complete shock!!!
Paul c
May 17, 2021
I filed a claim last tr or longer and have not heard if I am receiving a settlement portion or know who to talk to or contact I've been on suboxone since 2003
Temp2017
May 17, 2021
I was how do u apply for the money they owe u on settlement? I got them during that time there saying just found out about this
Kim nati
May 17, 2021
I was prescribed Suboxone during that time I just found out about the settlement I'd never knew if there was a deadline or not am I still eligible can I still sign up for this
FTC Staff
May 17, 2021

In reply to by Kim nati

The deadline to file a claim was December 1, 2020. Please read the eligibility requirements at the top of this blog. 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.

Robert 44$
May 17, 2021
Is it too late for me to get a refund
ckshellzy
May 17, 2021
I'm so upset that I missed this!! So disappointing!!
Fresca0415
May 17, 2021
That’s nice that we are just now finding out about this after it’s already over. How come we are just now finding out when the lawsuit is over?
Ang1183
May 17, 2021
I just seen this and i know i eligible is there anyway my name can be added? Plz
FTC Staff
May 18, 2021

In reply to by Ang1183

The deadline to file a claim was December 1, 2020. Please read the eligibility requirements at the top of this blog. 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.

Bethg
July 14, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

Yall know who's prescribed and who isnt,my question why didn't they send out papers. I've been on it since 2011 I meet all requirements. How do I send something in just in case theres money left over
missy1983
May 17, 2021
me and my husband have been on suboxone for 11 years the fear of. coming off this. medication is. so scary. and the amount of money we have paid for Recovery lol what a joke
metalheadmedic
May 17, 2021
I filed a claim but was given a "thank you have a nice day" response- It felt more like I was signing a petition. Am I still entitled to the benefits from 2017, on?
Jciabatoni
May 17, 2021
I was on suboxone between the years said and I was not offered a generic. And there was a lot of money paid outta pocket for my medication. I'd like reimbursement.
Tinamarie04227…
May 18, 2021
My husband took this a over a year and we where not notified of the law suit. Not only was it over priced it damaged his body
Donkames1371't…
May 18, 2021
I have been proscribed Suboxone since 2012 I was over charged withdrawals are terrible, not to mention swapping one drug for another
Harshtimes
May 18, 2021
I've been here about 5 different Suboxone doctors fill them at 5 different pharmacies how come I was never notified about this settlement my name has to be in a computer somewhere
no longer danc…
May 20, 2021

In reply to by Harshtimes

What computer? they don't look for you, you file a claim. 5 different doctors? 5 pharmacies? i've been on them for 10yrs 2 months and i've had 1 pharmacy and 2 doctors! something isn't right about that! please, stay clean!
Stormekelly5
May 19, 2021
I am so upset at the fact that someone didn’t properly notify us as patients that we were eligible for this because of privacy act give me a break my doc could of told me our pharmacy tec our even the state u live in because 90 percent of us get medical help from state to get prescriptions so we don’t get notified of dead line time to file so we’re the money go that’s not claimed I’m very upset about the way this has been handled just not right
FTC Staff
May 19, 2021

In reply to by Stormekelly5

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 this blog post on July 30, 2020.

The FTC 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 send an email with your name, phone number, and mailing address to Info@SuboxoneClaimsCenter.com (link sends e-mail) and asked 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. 

Andrewstevens734
June 09, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

Why didnt you guys make it mandatory for the doctors to reach out to their customers to notify them of this lawsuit? You guys could've done so much more to help the public with this.
sbgaf77
May 18, 2021
I need to figure out where my check was sent too. I filled it out and the check came
Smatie05
May 18, 2021
HAS ANYONE CASHED THEIR CHECK YET OR HAVE HAD IT CLEAR?? JUST CURIOUS.... PLEASE REPLY
erica
May 19, 2021

In reply to by Smatie05

has anyone cashed theres mines on a hold for 7 days.just hoping check is real could really use it right now
jillpoul8807
May 19, 2021
wow! what a blessing at the PERFECT TIME. I definately didn't forget about my claim, but I wasn't waiting for $2,600! THANK YOU SO MUCH, you have no idea how much this is going to help me and my family out. THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES THANK YOU!!!!
LC
May 19, 2021
I filled out claim and have a claim # but have yet to receive a Check..are they going out daily or was it all at once ?
rshelton62
May 19, 2021
I was told that my check was mailed on May 10, 2021 but yet to receive it here in Wisconsin. Anyone in WI have received their payment yet?
recovery 76
May 19, 2021
I been on suboxone for over 4 years and has been harder to get off of then detoxing and they don't tell you this when you get started on it
lucky
May 20, 2021
Just received my debit card yesterday for $1300. Was on suboxone for three years legally. If i knew i would get this much money i would have told them I was on it longer which I was. Heard the ad on a radio station and filled out the forms immediately. And had forgotten about it till yesterday.
Lindause 12
May 22, 2021
Hey I got my check it was 1700 I’m very pleased t
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