Suboxone is an oral medication prescribed to help control withdrawal symptoms in those battling opioid addiction. First released in 2002, it is now taken by over one million patients each year.
Unfortunately, experts have warned of a higher risk of oral problems among patients taking Suboxone that can lead to permanent damage to the teeth and gums. This can result in infections, tooth decay or loss and gum disease.
Researchers first noted the dangers from a main ingredient used in Suboxone in a 2013 clinical study, then again in a 2017 study comparing the tooth decay from multiple drugs.
By early 2022, the FDA noticed such a wave of dental injury side effects among Suboxone users that they issued a public warning. Later that year they ordered the manufacturer to add dental injuries to the drug’s prescribing information warnings.
Sadly, the warnings about Suboxone’s tooth problems came after tens of millions of patients had taken the drug. Now, experts believe thousands may have suffered tooth damage or tooth loss without knowing the cause.
Lawyers are now helping those affected file claims against the manufacturer in a special federal court established just for Suboxone lawsuits. If you’ve been injured it’s important to speak with a lawyer about your rights to file a claim.
Latest Information on the Suboxone Drug Litigation
No. Instead of organizing claims under one large class action lawsuit, a federal panel of judges has created a special court where individual cases can be handled at the same time.
On February 4, 2024, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered that all federal lawsuits alleging Suboxone dental decay injuries would be consolidated into one court in order that they may be handled more quickly and fairly.
This court is known by the formal name In re: Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) Film Products Liability Litigation, case number 1:24-md-03092. It is located in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Ohio and is presided over by Judge J. Philip Calabrese.
Instead of creating a single class action lawsuit for Suboxone injuries, the MDL court allows those affected to band their individual cases together to seek damages against the company.
This multidistrict litigation court (MDL) process is actually more beneficial for consumers than a class action lawsuit. In a class action lawsuit, a group of lawyers will gather together class participants who must share whatever is awarded. However, individual participants in an MDL can select their own lawyer, exercise more control over their case and whether it settles, and reap higher award amounts for their separate lawsuit.
Lawyers expect thousands of lawsuits will eventually be filed in the Suboxone MDL court.
DrugNews works only with lawyers that are integrally involved in defective drug MDL litigation or are active on the influential MDL Plaintiff Steering Committees.
If you or a loved one have suffered serious mouth injuries or lost teeth after taking Suboxone, it’s important to have your case examined by a legal expert to see if you have the right to recover damages.
Our qualified prescription drug injury lawyers will fully investigate your case, reviewing medical records, safety warnings and recent studies that your doctor may not normally discuss.
Most states allow you between 1 to 4 years to file a lawsuit after you suffer an injury or discover it may be linked to a dangerous product. However, you should begin the process as early as possible to make sure your lawyer has time to get necessary records and prepare your case.
DrugNews works only with attorneys and law firms that have successfully handled tens of thousands of lawsuits involving injury or death from drugs and medical devices. And, we can connect you directly to a lawyer or patient advocate today, so you’ll be able to decide if you want to proceed.
We make it easy to get help, find out if you qualify, and quickly file a claim. Our service is offered at no cost to you, and you won’t pay anything to your attorney unless you receive an award. Also, our qualified lawyers can handle most aspects of your case without you ever having to leave your home.
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