There has been various coverage in the news recently regarding Risperdal or Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic drug, which has had negative effects on its consumers.
It has recently been reported that the manufacturers of Risperdal, Johnson & Johnson, have been ordered to pay $8 billion in The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas to a Claimant who had previously been rewarded $680,000 for their failure to warn young men that taking Risperdal could cause them to grow breasts. In this case, the Claimant alleges he developed breasts after being prescribed Risperdal when he was a minor.
The Defendant, Johnson and Johnson, has said the award is ‘grossly disproportionate.’ However, we consider this amount sends a clear message, which could be influential beyond the pond.
Medical practitioners have a responsibility to advise the patient of all of the risks and benefits of medication. This duty extends further insofar as medical practitioners have a responsibility to regularly review patients for known side effects to medication and treat accordingly.
Further, manufacturers of medications have a responsibility to appropriately test for and warn of potential side effects of their drugs. A failure to do so could lead to the license for the medication being withdrawn and legal cases to be brought – particularly if the manufacturer knew of possible side effects and failed to disclose the same.
If you, or a loved one, have been let down by the medical profession and suffered an injury as a result, please do not hesitate to contact Oakwood Solicitors for some free, confidential advice to see if you can make a claim for Medical Negligence.
Read our recent Case Study here regarding a client Risperidone claim.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If you have any questions about Risperidone or other medication claims, call our team today on 0113 200 9720 for a free initial consultation. Or contact us online here to discuss how we can help you.
Kathryn Stitt is a Trainee Solicitor in the Medical Negligence Department, having commenced her training contract at Oakwood Solicitors in September 2021. Kathryn was previously a Paralegal in the M…
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