How To File a Claim on the Vioxx Recall the Easy Way

The Vioxx recall was one of the biggest drug company scandals of the early 2000s that had the biggest settlement in drug recall history. There were multiple controversies surrounding how the drug trials were handled and reports of tampered results to bypass FDA approval. If you were affected by the Vioxx recall and did not file a claim, you can still do so.

You don't have to seek legal representation or go through long and arduous procedures to claim your recall compensation. DoNotPay can help you claim your Vioxx recall within minutes, just from your browser.

What Happened With the Vioxx Recall?

Rofecoxib is a drug that was developed by Merck & Co for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and sold under the brand name Vioxx. The drug proved to be better than its competitor, Naproxen, by being safer in the digestive system.

Before its launch into the market, Merck conducted a total of 8 studies investigating its efficacy in pain treatment and safety on gastrointestinal tissues. Studies continued even after the drug got FDA approval. Months later, 79 out of 4,000 subjects who were on Vioxx reported serious cardiovascular problems and some died. The number of cases doubled within a month, leading to further investigation into the drug for cardiovascular effects.

While a report was made to the FDA, Merck doctored the results, covering up the severity of the cardiovascular effects of Vioxx. The drug continued to be sold in the market for an additional 5 years before Merck decided to recall it.

At the time of the recall, Vioxx had been sold to over 20 million Americans. Out of 88,000 people who reported serious heart problems after taking Vioxx, 38,000 of them died.

After multiple lawsuits, Merck agreed to a settlement of $4.85 billion to those affected by the drug to put an end to personal injury lawsuits. They incurred an additional penalty of $950 million for criminal charges by the DOJ and $850 million to their investors for failing to report the cardiovascular effects of the drug.

Who Is Eligible For the Vioxx Recall?

To be eligible for the Vioxx recall, you need to meet the following thresholds:

• Must have taken the drug for more than 30 days (30 pills)
• Be a close relative to someone who succumbed to the side effects of the drug
• Not have received a payout in the earlier Vioxx lawsuits

How Do I Make a Claim for the Vioxx Recall?

If you're eligible for the Vioxx recall, here are two ways you can make your claim:

Do I Immediately Get a Refund If I Report My Product?

To claim a recall on a product that hasn't been officially recalled, you have to report the product first. To file a report, you need to provide irrefutable evidence showing that the product is defective. Compile evidence in the form of photos, videos, or doctor's notes in cases of drug contamination.

While you may have all the evidence, it still doesn't guarantee that you'll get a recall. DoNotPay can help you push forward your report to the right people and stand a better chance at getting a recall.

How to Make a Claim on the Vioxx Recall Using DoNotPay

Through our Product Recalls product, all you have to do is tell us about the product you purchased and provide receipts/other evidence, and we'll contact the company on your behalf. Whether you're looking for a refund, repair, or replacement for your product, DoNotPay can make sure that your request gets delivered to the right people.

How the Product Recall Claims product works:

1. Tell us about your purchase, including the product name, brand, store you purchased the item from, price, and date of purchase. If you purchased the item online, enter your transaction details and payment method as well.
2. Tell us how you found out about the recall.
3. Choose whether you want a refund, repair, or replacement.
4. Upload photographic evidence of your purchase and the product if you still have it.
5. Choose whether you have the capacity to return the item or not.

And that's it! DoNotPay will send your recall request to the manufacturing company on your behalf, asking for a refund, repair, or replacement. You should hear back from the company directly with confirmation and how the refund/replacement will be issued, or the next steps in getting the item repaired.

Why Use DoNotPay to File Your Vioxx Recall Claim

DoNotPay is fast, easy, and successful. You don't have to spend time waiting on hold, you don't have to argue with a representative, and you know we will make the best case. This is particularly important if you notice you have a recalled product a period of time later, as this can normally reduce your chance of getting a refund.

DoNotPay Can Help You With All Types of Recalls and Remedies

Companies often issue recalls without actually informing the public. This is why DoNotPay makes it quick and easy to look up recalls and claim your rightful repairs, replacements, and refunds. Here are a few more types of recalls we can help you with:

• Recalls by VIN
• Tyson chicken recall
• Metformin recall
• Neutrogena sunscreen recall
• Peloton recall
• California recalls
• Dog food recall
• Sunscreen recall
• Hot Pocket recall
• Philips CPAP recall

What Else Can DoNotPay Do?

Here at DoNotPay, we make it our business to make life easier, save you money, and help keep you safe. We offer a wide variety of quick, easy services to resolve little issues and annoying expenses.

• Claim a warranty
• File a complaint
• Dispute seatbelt tickets
• Insurance claims
• Find missing money

Don't have time to deal with paperwork? Need to cross items off your list without spending all afternoon on the phone? DoNotPay can help. While Merck & Co already paid out a heavy settlement to cater for those harmed by the drug, they still receive lawsuits from those who did not participate in the first run. With DoNotPay, you don't have to jump through legal hoops to file your Vioxx recall claim. Simply sign up, fill in your info, provide proof, and let DoNotPay handle the rest for you.