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In other countries, the Zyprexa concerns have been so great that Japan and the European Union required that diabetes warnings be added to the Zyprexa label.
We post news stories that relate to Zyprexa as they break. You will also find links to stories that include Food and Drug Administration warnings about use of Zyprexa , as well as related articles.
Eli Lilly and Co. finalized settlement of $700 million in lawsuit charging the pharmaceutical giant of failing to disclose health risks in Zyprexa labeling. $690 million in settlement funds will be dispersed to the 8,000 plaintiffs (approx. 70% of all claimants).
(Sep-21-05) [ INDYSTAR/ BLOOMBERG NEWS ]
Eli Lilly & Co. has agreed to pay out almost $700 million in a Zyprexa settlement. (June-10-05)
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Warning to Patients and Physicians from the Federal Food and Drug Administration:
In September 2003, the FDA ordered Eli Lilly to add a warning statement in the Zyprexa label describing the increased risk of diabetes and hyperglycemia in patients treated with Zyprexa.
Zyprexa Lawsuits:
Across the country, consumers of Zyprexa have contacted the Zyprexa Claim Center and filed lawsuits against Eli Lilly in both state and federal courts. The lawsuits allege that Zyprexa has caused diabetes and related conditions. In April 2004, all Zyprexa cases within the federal court system were ordered to be transferred to a single federal judge in New York for all pretrial proceedings.
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