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Updating a blog post we brought you recently, the United States has filed a complaint against Omnicare Inc. alleging that it solicited and received millions of dollars in kickbacks from Abbott Laboratories to promote the anti-epilepsy drug Depakote.
The healthcare company is the country’s largest provider of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy consulting services to nursing homes, according to the Justice Department.
The lawsuit alleges that the company received kickbacks from Abbott in exchange for purchasing and recommending Depakote to control behavioral disturbances exhibited by dementia patients residing in nursing homes.
It goes on to say Omnicare pharmacists were allowed to review patient charts and make recommendations about which drugs should be prescribed to patients.
This lawsuit is truly shocking. Depakote has been linked to side effects like migraine headaches, hives, fever, swollen glands, mouth sores and respiratory problems. These side effects could all lead to serious injuries in elderly patients.
As we reported earlier this month, the use of powerful antipsychotic drugs on patients at nursing homes is known as “chemical restraint.” Shockingly, a study in 2011 found that “88 percent of Medicare claims for antipsychotics prescribed in nursing homes were for treating symptoms of dementia, even though the drugs aren’t approved for that.”
If your loved one is a nursing home resident who has experienced the side effects of Depakote, contact the attorneys of Zoll & Kranz, LLC. Also, if you have not read about the dangers of taking Depakote while pregnant please visit our page and contact us with any questions.
Our firm investigates potential claims for people who have been injured or killed by defective drugs. We may be able to investigate your case. We will continue to update this story as more news becomes available.
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Michelle is a founding partner of Zoll & Kranz, located in Toledo, Ohio. Michelle has been a plaintiff’s lawyer for the entirety of her practice – over 32 years. She devotes the majority of her time to complex consolidated litigation and class action including advocating for people injured by medical devices, prescription medications, or corporate negligence.
This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy and clarity by the team of writers and attorneys at Zoll & Kranz, LLC and is as accurate as possible. This content should not be taken as legal advice from an attorney. If you would like to learn more about our owner and experienced Ohio injury lawyer, Michelle L. Kranz, you can do so here.
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