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SACRAMENTO – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and 37 other attorneys general announced a $40.75 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline, LLC and SB Pharmco Puerto Rico, Inc. for alleged substandard drug manufacturing processes.
The settlement resolves allegations that GlaxoSmithKline and its subsidiary in Puerto Rico engaged in unfair and deceptive practices when they manufactured and distributed certain lots of drugs, which were adulterated because the manufacturing processes used to produce them were substandard.
"Consumers shouldn't need to wonder if the drugs prescribed by their doctors are safe," said Attorney General Harris. "This settlement resolves an unacceptable and potentially dangerous practice of GlaxoSmithKline and underscores my commitment to protecting the health and well-being of Californians."
The drugs include: Kytril, a sterile drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation therapy; Bactroban, an antibiotic ointment used to treat skin infections; Paxil CR, the controlled release form of Paxil, the popular antidepressant drug; and, Avandamet, a combination Type II diabetes drug.
GlaxoSmithKline and SB Pharmco no longer manufacture drugs at the facility in Puerto Rico, which closed in 2009. Consumers should be aware that there is no current cause for concern regarding the drugs covered by this agreement because the adulterated batches have been recalled for many years and/or the products' expiration dates have passed. If consumers do have concerns, they should contact their health care provider.
As part of the settlement, GlaxoSmithKline and SB Pharmco agreed not to make false, misleading or deceptive claims regarding the manufacturing of all drugs formerly manufactured at the Puerto Rico facility - regardless of where these drugs are now produced. In addition, the companies must not misrepresent the characteristics of those drugs, or describe them in ways likely to cause confusion or misunderstanding about the way in which they are manufactured.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Oregon Attorney General John Kroger led the investigation into GlaxoSmithKline and SB Pharmco's manufacturing practices.
States joining California, Illinois, Oregon and the District of Columbia in today's settlement include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Supervising Deputy Attorney General Daniel Olivas and Deputy Attorney General Judith Fiorentini handled the case for Attorney General Harris' Consumer Law section. California will receive more than $3.3 million from the settlement, the largest share among the states.
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The group is a network of wisdom and experience, shared by caring people from communities around the lake.
They offer real support and solutions to mothers when they need it the most.
Mother-Wise's mission is to help new moms understand, through home visitation, that if they get depressed, they are not alone and effective resources are available to help them.
In their role as saathi, volunteers bring mothers the companionship of a listening ear and a helping hand.
If you have some time and experience to share, please consider joining Mother-Wise. As one volunteer put it, “If we could all help ONE family, it would make such a huge difference.”
Volunteers receive training on home-visiting, values, active listening, and perinatal mood disorders.
The next orientation will be held from Thursday, June 23, and Friday, June 24, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 16140 Main St., Lower Lake.
Refreshments are provided Thursday and Friday, and Saturday includes a light breakfast and lunch.
Attendance of all three days is necessary to become a saathi.
Find Mother-Wise on Facebook or call Jaclyn at 707-349-1210 for more information and to reserve a spot in our next training.
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To meet this requirement, adolescents must have received a Tdap shot on or after their seventh birthday.
Parents should schedule an appointment with their child’s doctor to receive this vaccine. You will need to present a record of your child's Tdap shot for admission into school this fall.
Most CHDP providers, including the public health department, have free or low cost vaccines available to families that are Medi-Cal eligible, American Indian or uninsured.
Appointments are available in public health vaccine clinics each Tuesday through Thursday.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Lake County Public Health, 922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, telephone 707-263-1090 or 800-794-9291.
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Rep. Thompson is the recipient of CHA’s Health Care Champion Award, presented to select elected officials who demonstrate exceptional leadership on behalf of California’s hospitals and the patients they serve.
The award was presented during a special ceremony hosted by members of the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California on June 8.
“Congressman Thompson has been a relentless advocate for both patients and health care providers throughout his career,” said CHA President and CEO C. Duane Dauner. “As a state legislator and a Member of Congress, he has always fought to ensure patients have access to high-quality, affordable care. We appreciate the Congressman’s efforts on behalf of California families and look forward to continuing to work with him on the important health care issues facing our state and our nation.”
“Rep. Thompson was actively engaged in the health care reform debate at all stages of its consideration and deliberation,” said Terry Burns, CEO and President of Ukiah Valley Medical Center. “From the very beginning of the debate, it was clear that improving access to high quality, affordable care was his number one priority. The Congressman stood with rural hospitals like ours every step of the way.”
In accepting the CHA award, Rep. Thompson noted that providing access to quality health care has been a hallmark of his career.
“Strengthening our health care system has never been a solo effort,” said Rep. Thompson. “That’s why I’ve always been proud to work with groups like the CHA that share my commitment to providing California families with high quality, affordable care. Working together, we can continue to provide Californians with the resources they need to take charge of their health.”
As one of the largest health care trade associations in our nation, CHA represents more than 400 hospitals and health systems in California. The association provides its members with public policy development, issues management, and legislative advocacy services at the state and federal levels. CHA has offices in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
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