Metformin Marketing and Sales Practices Settlement
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 5, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
The defendants falsely advertised their generic metformin drugs as equivalent to Glucophage and Glucophage XR, but the drugs were contaminated with NDMA and did not meet FDA standards. Consumers and businesses paid for drugs they would not have purchased had they known the truth. The defendants deny wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
You may qualify if you paid for a metformin-containing drug manufactured, distributed, or sold by Teva, Granules, or Heritage for personal or household use between July 20, 2015 and June 2, 2020. Third-party payors who reimbursed for such drugs also qualify. Excluded are the defendants and their affiliates, government entities, resellers, and others noted in the settlement terms.
How to file
Submit a claim by August 5, 2026. You must file a claim to receive any payment from the settlements. More details on how to file are available on the website's "File A Claim" page and in the full Notice.
Common questions
- How much does the Metformin Marketing and Sales Practices Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $5.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Metformin Marketing and Sales Practices Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 5, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Metformin Marketing and Sales Practices Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at inremetforminsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Metformin Marketing and Sales Practices Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for August 12, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
New to class actions?
This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.