As a pharmaceutical company, Pfizer has a responsibility to perform adequate research on all of the drugs it sells to the public. These studies should explore the safety of the drug, the side effects it causes and its effectiveness in treating the conditions it has been manufactured to address. If safety concerns or links to certain conditions are discovered during research studies, Pfizer is required to warn consumers on the product's label so that they can make informed decisions.
Unfortunately, no evidence of the link between Viagra and melanoma appeared in the scientific community until 15 years after the drug was released. This information was released by third-party scientists, not by Pfizer itself. It is not known whether Pfizer was aware of the link between Viagra and melanoma before this third-party study was conducted. However, if the company did know about this link, it did not make this information public. Conversely, if Pfizer did not know about this link, it stands to reason that the company may not have performed adequate research on the safety of this drug. Thus, the company may be responsible for the cases of Viagra-related melanoma that developed before the risk was discovered.
If the company is found to be responsible for the cases of melanoma experienced by users of Viagra, it will likely face legal sanctions as well as lawsuits from consumers who used the product. If you would like to explore the possibility of bringing legal action to obtain compensation for a melanoma related to Viagra usage, please contact the experienced attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates, LLP at (855)-423-3666 to discuss your options.
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