Following Morphine Recall and Other Generic Drug Problems, KV Pharma Suspends All Shipments

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01/28/2009- KV Pharmaceutical, the parent company of generic drug maker Ethex Corp., has announced that they are suspending manufacturing and shipping of all products. The action is being taken following a series of manufacturing problems over the past year, which has led to several recalls of Morphine Sulphate and other generic drugs which were sold with more of the active drug than they were supposed to contain.

Although the suspension of shipping and manufacturing started on January 22, 2009, the action was not announced until yesterday.

The company also indicates that they anticipate most of their products which have already been distributed will be recalled, but the scope and depth of the recall is still being discussed with the FDA.

KV Pharmaceutical (NYSE: KVa/KVb) manufactures and markets a variety of prescription drugs through its subsidiaries, Ethex Corporation for generic drugs and Ther-Rx Corporation for branded drugs.

Last year, at least five separate Ethex drug recalls were issued due to manufacturing problems which allowed oversized tablets to be commercially released, potentially containing up to twice the appropriate amount of the active pharmaceutical ingredient.

The recalls issued so far have involved Morphine Sulfate Extended Release, Morphine Sulfate Immediate Release, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, Propafenone HCI, Isosorbide Mononitrate Extended Release and Hydromorphone HCI tablets.

A number of serious and fatal morphine overdoses have been reported among users who received oversized tablets sold by KV Pharma’s Ethex, and the company faces potentially substantial liability from users who are pursuing Morphine recall lawsuits.

Investors have also filed a class action lawsuit against KV Pharma alleging that the company issued false information about their compliance with FDA manufacturing and marketing regulations, and failed to disclose the disorder in their facilities that resulted in the sale of oversized tablets that could cause serious harm to users.

The decision to suspend all manufacturing and shipping activities also comes as KV Pharma is being investigated by the FDA and SEC.

If you or a loved one have been injured by Ethex Morphine or Ethex Propafenone you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the attorneys of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for a free case evaluation by filling out the form on this page or calling the toll free number listed below. Our staff is standing by to answer any questions you may have about the Ethex Morphine Recall, Ethex Propafenone Recall, and potential Ethex Corporation lawsuits.