Settlement explainer · 6 min read
Generic drug price-fixing settlements: two separate claims and how to file
Generic drug makers have been accused of fixing prices on numerous generic prescription drugs sold in the US between 2009 and 2019. Two different sets of lawsuits are now paying consumers, and they have different websites, rules, and deadlines. If you filled generic prescriptions in those years, check both. Filing in one does not file you in the other. The defendants deny wrongdoing, and the cases are not about the safety of any drug.
| Attorneys general fund deadline | March 8, 2027 (140 days left) |
|---|---|
| Attorneys general fund site | aggenericdrugsclaims.com |
| Receipts needed (AG fund) | No |
| Purchase window | May 1, 2009 to December 31, 2019 |
| End-payer class deadline | November 9, 2026 (21 days left) |
| End-payer class site | genericdrugsendpayersettlement.com |
Claim 1: the State Attorneys General consumer fund (deadline March 8, 2027)
State attorneys general sued generic drug makers in three cases in federal court in Connecticut. Settlements so far are with Heritage (with Emcure and Satish Mehta), Apotex, Bausch, Lannett, and Glenmark (Glenmark was pending court approval as of July 31, 2026). Roughly 45% of the settlement money is set aside for consumer restitution, and the official FAQ says the states have recovered about $25 to 30 million for consumers so far, with more settlements expected.
Who is eligible: individuals who bought one or more of the listed generic drugs in the US between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, did not buy them for resale or directly from a defendant, are not an officer, director, manager, or employee of a defendant, and currently live in a US state, commonwealth, or territory other than Guam or American Samoa. Eligibility depends on where you live when you file, not where you bought the drugs. Check the official drug list first.
Two payment options: Option 1 is an equal share per settlement. Option 2 is a share based on your estimated out-of-pocket spend on the listed drugs, and it will not pay less than Option 1. If you skip the choice, you are put in Option 1. People who now live in Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, or Texas get a fixed amount, set later, from the Apotex settlement only.
No receipts are required. If you pick Option 2, the administrator may later ask for records supporting your estimate, and missing records could affect your payment.
How to file the attorneys general claim
- Open AGGenericDrugsClaims.com and choose Submit a Claim, or download the form and mail it.
- Enter your name, date of birth, mailing address, email, and phone.
- Pick Option 1 or Option 2 for each settlement you qualify for. For Option 2, estimate your total out-of-pocket spend on the listed drugs from 2009 to 2019.
- Choose PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or a mailed check. The FAQ says checks may be delayed by months, so electronic payment is faster.
- Sign the certification and submit by March 8, 2027.
One claim covers future distributions too, so you do not need to refile when new settlements come in. The court's approval hearing on the distribution plan is set for September 8, 2027, and payments come after that. Once a payment is issued you have 180 days to accept it. Full answers are in the official FAQ.
Claim 2: the end-payer class action (deadline November 9, 2026)
This is a private class action, In re Generic Pharmaceuticals Antitrust Litigation, No. 16-MD-2724 (E.D. Pa.). The court has granted final approval of a $275 million settlement with Sandoz (and Fougera) and a $200 million settlement with Sun and Taro. Both include consumers.
Under the Sandoz notice, you may be in the class if you are in one of the 50 states except Indiana and Ohio, or in DC, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands, and you paid some or all of the price of a named generic drug, not for resale, between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019. Consumers covered by Medicaid for those purchases are excluded. Payments are pro rata, based on how much you spent on the named drugs, so it helps to have pharmacy or insurance records handy. The claim form says exactly what it needs.
Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by November 9, 2026 at GenericDrugsEndPayerSettlement.com. The site notes you do not need to sign up with or pay a claims recovery firm. Details: end-payer generic drugs settlement page.
Which one should I file?
They are separate cases run by different administrators, with different eligibility rules, so check both. The end-payer class deadline comes first. The attorneys general fund has the longer window but depends on where you live today. Neither charges a fee to file. See how to tell if a settlement is legit and whether settlement money is taxable.
Listing details: State Attorneys General generic drugs settlement page. Sources: AGGenericDrugsClaims.com home page and FAQ, and the GenericDrugsEndPayerSettlement.com Sandoz and Sun/Taro pages and long form notice, checked October 19, 2026.
More health and prescription settlements
- VSL Pharmaceuticals: Probiotics $20 Per Unit · by Oct 20
- Generic Pharmaceuticals Antitrust Varies · by Nov 9
- Kroger: Prescription Drug Prices Varies · by Dec 21
- State Attorneys General Generic Drugs Consumer Share of the consumer restitution fund (equal share, or a share based on your estimated spend; amount set after claims close) · by Mar 8
- Natera Testing Varies · by May 3
Frequently asked questions
Are there two different generic drug settlements?
Yes. One is the State Attorneys General consumer restitution fund (claims due March 8, 2027, at AGGenericDrugsClaims.com). The other is the end-payer class action, In re Generic Pharmaceuticals Antitrust Litigation, with settlements from Sandoz and Sun/Taro (claims due November 9, 2026, at GenericDrugsEndPayerSettlement.com). They are separate cases with separate claim forms.
Do I need receipts for the attorneys general generic drug claim?
No. The official FAQ says no receipts are required. If you choose Option 2 and estimate your out-of-pocket spend, the administrator may later ask for documentation to back it up.
Who is eligible for the attorneys general generic drug settlement?
Individuals who bought one or more of the listed generic drugs in the US between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, not for resale or directly from a defendant, who are not employees or officers of a defendant, and who now live in a US state, commonwealth, or territory other than Guam or American Samoa.
How much will the generic drug settlement pay?
Unknown for now. The attorneys general fund pays an equal share (Option 1) or a share based on your estimated spend (Option 2), calculated after claims close. The end-payer settlements pay pro rata based on how much you spent on the named drugs.
I live in Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, or Hawaii. Can I file the attorneys general claim?
Yes, but you get only a fixed amount, to be set later, from the Apotex settlement, and you do not pick Option 1 or Option 2.
How are payments sent?
For the attorneys general fund you choose PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or a mailed check. Payments must be claimed within 180 days of being issued.