Florida Ruling Upholds GSK's Stance On Once Popular Heart Burn Drug Zantac Not Being Associated With Cancer Risk
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
A Florida State Court ruled in favor of GSK plc (NYSE:GSK), excluding expert testimonies that claimed ranitidine, sold under the Zantac brand, was a significant risk factor for prostate cancer. This ruling aligns with a December 2022 federal MDL decision and supports the scientific consensus that ranitidine does not pose a reliable cancer risk. The ruling is a significant legal win for GSK, which is also seeking the dismissal of similar cases. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:SNY) have also settled lawsuits related to Zantac.
August 16, 2024 | 1:00 pm
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Pfizer Inc. settled 10,000 lawsuits alleging it concealed cancer risks associated with Zantac. This is the largest resolution in the litigation.
While Pfizer's settlement of 10,000 lawsuits is significant, the immediate impact on its stock price is likely neutral as the market may have already priced in these legal risks.
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Sanofi SA announced an agreement in principle to settle approximately 4,000 lawsuits in the U.S. linked to the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac.
Sanofi's agreement to settle 4,000 lawsuits is notable, but the immediate impact on its stock price is likely neutral as the market may have already accounted for these legal risks.
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A Florida State Court ruled in favor of GSK, excluding expert testimonies linking ranitidine to cancer. This ruling aligns with previous federal decisions and supports the scientific consensus, marking a significant legal win for GSK.
The ruling is a significant legal win for GSK, reinforcing the scientific consensus that ranitidine does not pose a reliable cancer risk. This could positively impact GSK's stock price in the short term.
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