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Generic Drug Settlement: Who Can Claim (No Receipts)

By CalculateBenefits Editorial Team · Mark Phaneuf, Publisher
AI-assisted source check: October 20, 2026. What these dates mean.

If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the U.S. between May 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2019, you may be able to claim money from state settlements. No receipts are needed to file. The deadline is March 8, 2027. You file on the official claim site.

No one knows yet how much each person will get. And no money goes out before a court hearing in September 2027.

What is the generic drug price-fixing settlement?

It is money paid by some drug makers to settle cases brought by state attorneys general. An attorney general is a state's top lawyer.

The states say drug makers agreed with each other to fix the prices of many generic drugs. The drug makers deny they did wrong. The cases are in federal court in Connecticut.

The site says the cases do not question the safety of any of the drugs. This guide is not medical advice. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about your medicine.

Which drug companies settled?

The claim site names five deals so far:

• Heritage, its parent firm Emcure, and Satish Mehta
• Apotex
• Bausch
• Lannett
• Glenmark. The claim site says this deal was "pending Court approval as of 7/31/26." The official settlement site lists its final approval hearing as Nov. 5, 2026.

In September 2026, the court gave preliminary approval to the plan for sharing this money, the attorneys general say. Final approval comes later. The states are still suing other drug makers, such as Teva, Mylan, and Pfizer. They expect more deals.

On Oct. 1, 2026, New York's attorney general announced a separate deal with Sandoz for a total of $400 million, paid over seven years. It is not one of the five deals in this claim. The official settlement site has not set a claim deadline or a court hearing date for the Sandoz deal yet.

Which drugs are part of the settlement?

The list has hundreds of drug forms and strengths. The best way to check is the official Drug List. It shows each drug's name, form, strength, and brand names.

A few of the drugs on it are warfarin, levothyroxine, pravastatin, propranolol, and doxycycline. But only some forms and strengths are listed. Match the name and strength to your pill bottles or pharmacy records.

The site warns that this list may not be complete or exact. It says to rely on the Long Form Notice on its Documents page.

Who can file a claim?

You may be able to file if all of these are true:

1. You are a person, not a business.
2. You bought one or more listed drugs in the U.S. between May 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2019.
3. You did not buy them to resell, or straight from a drug maker in the case.
4. You do not work for, or help run, a drug maker in the case.
5. You live now in a U.S. state, D.C., or a U.S. territory. Guam and American Samoa are left out.

Where you live now counts, not where you bought the drugs. Your state also changes what you can get:

• Most states: You pick Option 1 or Option 2, explained below.
• Louisiana and Missouri: You can file, but only for some of the deals. The claim form says their recovery is "proportionately reduced."
• Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, and Texas: You can file only for the Apotex deal. You do not pick an option. The claim page says the fixed amount is "to be determined."

Did you pay for drugs for a family member or friend? The plan filed with the court says the person who paid should file the claim.

Do copays count?

Yes, for Option 2. The site's optional Estimator guide says you can add up amounts marked "you paid" or "patient responsibility." That includes copays, coinsurance, deductible payments, and amounts not covered. Leave out brand-name drugs and generics that are not on the list. Not sure if your purchases count? Call the official line at 1-866-290-0182.

Do I need receipts?

No. The official site says, "No receipts are necessary for submitting a Claim Form." You pick one of two ways to file:

• Option 1: You sign that you bought a listed drug in the time frame. That is all. If the court approves the plan, Option 1 claims get equal shares of the Option 1 money.
• Option 2: You also estimate about how much you paid out of pocket for listed drugs from 2009 to 2019. Your share is based on that amount. The claims team may later ask for proof. If you have none, your payment could change.

The site says Option 2 will not pay less than Option 1. If you do not pick, you get Option 1. For Option 2, your pharmacy may have a list of your past fills. The site also has an Estimator guide.

How much will I get?

No one knows yet. The site says how much each person will get "is unknown." It depends on how many valid claims come in, how much is in the fund, and what the court approves.

The site says the states have recovered "approximately $ 25-30 million" for consumers so far. They expect more. How it is split depends on the claims filed and the court's final approval. Do not trust anyone who promises you a set amount.

What is the deadline?

The deadline is March 8, 2027. File online by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time that day. Or mail a paper form postmarked by that date.

Late claims will not be in the first payout, but valid ones may count for later payouts. The official site also explains how to opt out or object.

How do I file?

1. Check the Drug List for drugs you bought from May 2009 to December 2019.
2. Go to the official claim page. Type the address yourself: AGGenericDrugsClaims.com.
3. Give your name, date of birth, address, email, and phone.
4. Pick a payment method: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or a mailed check.
5. Pick Option 1 or Option 2, unless you live in Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, or Texas.
6. Sign and date it.

When you sign, you state that what you wrote is true. Only file if it is.

Want a paper form? Call 1-866-290-0182 or email [email protected]. Mail it to Generic Drugs Settlements 8769, P.O. Box 2599, Faribault, MN 55021-9599.

When will payments go out?

Not before a court hearing on September 8, 2027. The site says money "will not be distributed" until the court holds that hearing and gives final approval. The date can change.

The site also says, "We do not know how long these decisions will take." It says mailed checks may be delayed by months. Once a payment is sent, you have 180 days to cash or accept it.

Is the generic drug settlement real or a scam?

It is real. The attorneys general of California, New York, and Michigan have all posted about it. They point to AGGenericDrugs.com and 1-866-290-0182.

Keep these tips in mind:

• File only through AGGenericDrugsClaims.com, its sister site AGGenericDrugs.com, or by mail to the address on the official form.
• The official FAQ lists what the form asks for: name, date of birth, address, email, phone, and how you want to be paid. The form does not ask for a Social Security number or a bank account number.
• Do not call the court. The FAQ asks people not to call the court about claims.

CalculateBenefits is an independent site. We are not a law firm, a court, an attorney general, or the claims team. We cannot check your claim. This is not legal advice.

Are there other settlements I can claim?

Yes. See our list of settlements you can claim now. You can also read our guide to the ATM fee settlement. You can also search for unclaimed money.

Paying a lot for drugs now? See if Medicare Extra Help could lower your costs. Our guide on how to spot a scam has more tips.

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