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• Gilead Must Face Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Sovaldi and Harvoni Kickback Scheme

  April 6, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A whistleblower lawsuit against Gilead can proceed with allegations the company was engaged in illegal Solvaldi and Harvoni kickback schemes.

• Hep C Drugs May Cause Liver Failure Risks: ISMP Report

  January 26, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report warns that some hepatitis C drugs may cause severe liver injury and liver failure, sometimes because they can reactivate the hepatitis B virus.

• Antiviral Drug Side Effects May Trigger Other Types of Hepatitis, European Regulators Warn

  December 5, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  European medical regulators warn that some hepatitis C drug side effects could reactivate dormant hepatitis B viral infections in patients, causing liver damage and potentially death.

• Harvoni, Sovaldi May Cause Cardiac Arrest When Taken With Amiodarone, Gilead Warns

  March 24, 2015

  Staff Writers

  Gilead is warning that its hepatitis C drugs, Harvoni and Sovaldi may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and death in patients also taking the heart drug amiodarone.

• Drug Manufacturers Adverse Event Reports Submited to FDA Often Incomplete: ISMP

  February 3, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report highlights weaknesses in the FDA's adverse reporting system due to incomplete manufacturer reports.