A Big Deal: Texas Takes on Pfizer Over ADHD Meds
Texas, USATue Nov 25 2025
Texas just made a big move against Pfizer. They settled a lawsuit for $41. 5 million. This was about a medicine called Quillivant XR. It's used to treat ADHD in kids.
The issue? Tests showed the drug didn't work as it should. It didn't dissolve in the body. But the company kept saying it was fine. Texas said this was fraud. They accused Pfizer of lying to keep selling the drug.
Pfizer didn't admit they did anything wrong. They said their own checks showed the drug was safe. But they still paid up. Why? Maybe to avoid a long, messy court battle.
This all started because someone blew the whistle. Tarik Ahmed worked for Tris, the company that made the drug. He said something wasn't right. And Texas listened.
Now, Pfizer has to pay. But is this enough? Some might say yes. Others might say no. What do you think? Should companies pay more when they mess up?
https://localnews.ai/article/a-big-deal-texas-takes-on-pfizer-over-adhd-meds-9f9f5ef1
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How does Pfizer's settlement with Texas impact the trustworthiness of their ADHD medications?
What role do whistleblowers play in exposing unethical practices in the pharmaceutical industry?
What measures can be taken to ensure the integrity of drug testing processes in the future?
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