If you purchased, paid for, or were reimbursed for a metformin-containing medication between July 20, 2015 and June 2, 2020, you may be eligible to claim money from a $5.55 million class action settlement.
This case involves allegations that certain generic metformin drugs were contaminated with NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine) and did not meet FDA standards. The manufacturers deny wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid continued litigation.
What happened?
The class action alleges that several pharmaceutical companies:
- Teva Pharmaceuticals
- Granules USA / Granules Pharmaceuticals
- Heritage Pharmaceuticals (Avet)
sold or distributed generic metformin drugs that were allegedly:
- Contaminated with NDMA
- Not compliant with FDA standards
- Misrepresented as equivalent to Glucophage / Glucophage XR
Plaintiffs claim consumers and payors ended up paying for drugs they would not have purchased had they known the alleged contamination issues.
The defendants deny all allegations, but agreed to settle for a combined $5.55 million:
- $3 million (Teva)
- $2.55 million (Granules + Heritage)
Who is eligible?
You may be included if you:
- Paid for, purchased, or were reimbursed for a metformin-containing drug
- The drug was manufactured, distributed, or sold by a Settling Defendant
- The purchase occurred between July 20, 2015 and June 2, 2020
- The drug was for personal, household, or covered reimbursement use
You may NOT be included if you are:
- The defendant companies or their affiliates
- Federal, state, or certain local government entities (in some cases)
- Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)
- Fully insured health plans (in certain defined circumstances)
- Anyone who purchased drugs for resale
- Anyone who already opted out of the settlement
- Judges or court staff involved in the case
How much money can you get?
The exact payment depends on your claim type and documentation.
- Total fund: $5,550,000
Eligible benefits include:
- A share of the settlement fund (amount varies)
- Payments for both:
- Individual consumers
- Third-party payors (TPPs like insurers or self-funded plans)
Important note:
- Larger claims (especially TPP claims over $100,000) may require transaction data
- Some documentation may be requested even for smaller claims
There is no fixed per-person payout listed. The final amount depends on the number and size of valid claims.
Your options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | Get a payment from the settlement | July 10, 2026 |
| Exclude Yourself | Get no payment, keep right to sue separately | July 10, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the Court you disagree with the settlement | July 24, 2026 |
| Attend Hearing | Speak in court about fairness of the deal | Aug 12, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Do Nothing | Get nothing and give up legal rights | N/A |
How to file a claim?
You must submit a claim by July 10, 2026.
You can file in two ways:
Online (Fastest)
- Complete the online claim form at the official settlement site
- Submit your information electronically
By Mail
Download and send your completed form to the Claims Administrator.
For Individual Consumers:
- Use the Consumer Claim Form
For Third-Party Payors (TPPs):
- Use the TPP Claim Form
- May need transaction data (especially for larger claims)
Depending on your claim type:
- Proof of purchase or reimbursement for metformin drugs
- Transaction data (required for many TPP claims over $100,000)
- Supporting records for insured or reimbursed prescriptions
Keep documentation even if not immediately required. It may be requested later.
