Generic Pharmaceuticals Settlement: Direct & Indirect Purchasers, and End-Payers May Be Eligible

Multiple lawsuits allege that generic drug manufacturers conspired to fix prices and allocate markets for dozens of generic drugs, violating federal and state antitrust laws. Settlements have been reached with several manufacturers, including a $533 million for End-Payers, and $455M for Direct Purchasers.

Compensation is available for:
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✅ Direct Purchasers: Entities that bought generic drugs directly from defendant manufacturers.

✅Indirect Purchasers: Entities that purchased generic drugs from wholesalers such as: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., Red Oak Sourcing, LLC, The Harvard Drug Group, LLC, HD Smith LLC, McKesson Corporation, Morris & Dickson Co., LLC or Walgreens Boot Alliance, Inc. or their subsidiaries; OR paid for or reimbursed for generic drugs as a self-insured business or health plan.
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✅ End-Payers: Entities that indirectly purchased, paid, and/or provided reimbursement for some or all of the purchase price for any Named Generic Drugs, other than for resale, from May 1, 2009, through December 31, 2019.

You may qualify if your organization was a:

‍End-Payer Purchaser:
✅ Paid for or reimbursed generic drugs (not for resale) between May 1, 2009 – December 31, 2019
✅ Is a self-funded health plan, union, municipality, or similar entity.
✅ Operated in any U.S. state, including D.C., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

OR

‍Direct Purchaser:
✅ Purchased eligible generic drugs directly from defendant manufacturers between May 1, 2009 – December 31, 2019.

OR
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Indirect Purchaser Reseller (Pharmacy):
✅ Purchased drugs at issue for resale, as a hospital, independent pharmacy, or clinic, between January 1, 2010 and March 4, 2024, and purchased those drugs from AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., Red Oak Sourcing, LLC, The Harvard Drug Group, LLC, HD Smith LLC, McKesson Corporation, Morris & Dickson Co., LLC or Walgreens Boot Alliance, Inc. or their subsidiaries.

Helpful data that may improve your recovery are:

✅ Tax ID (TIN/EIN) and contact information
✅ Pharmacy License Number & Issue Date
✅ Plan Name (End-Payer Class only)
✅ Dates of Operations during eligible years
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Helpful formats: Excel spreadsheets, CSVs, PDF summaries from PBMs or administrators

Steps:

1️⃣ Review eligibility; contact VMC Group with any questions
2️⃣ Sign the Generics Service Agreement
3️⃣ Receive claims worksheet from VMC
4️⃣ Upload your documents
5️⃣ Submit

Our team is here to assist with data prep or filing questions.