Iowa and the Sandoz $400 Million Generic Drug Settlement, Who Qualifies, How to Claim, and the March 8, 2027 Deadline

Iowa has joined a coalition of attorneys general in a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. over allegations that the companies took part in a long-running scheme to inflate generic prescription drug prices and reduce competition.

If you bought a covered generic prescription drug between May 2009 and December 2019, you may be able to claim compensation. The deadline is March 8, 2027.

File your claim here: AGGenericDrugs.com, the official settlement website and online claim form

Claim deadline: March 8, 2027 | Phone: 1-866-290-0182 | Email: [email protected]

The settlement is about pricing and competition. It is not about drug safety, so do not stop taking a prescribed medication because of it.

Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Official settlement website	AGGenericDrugs.com
Claim form	File a claim online, or request a paper form by phone or email
Claim deadline	March 8, 2027
Phone / email	1-866-290-0182 / [email protected]
Who can claim	People who bought a covered generic prescription drug between May 2009 and December 2019
What you need	Check the covered-drug list; pharmacy, prescription, or insurance records can help
Total settlement	$400,000,000
How it is paid	Sandoz will pay $320,560,180 plus interest over seven years, reaching $400 million
Iowa	Participating state
Iowa’s reported share	About $1.38 million per local media reports (see note below)
Alleged conduct	Price-fixing, bid-rigging, and reducing competition for generic drugs
Court	U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Court approval	Being sought; not yet final
Admission of wrongdoing	None. Sandoz denies liability in the settlement
Drug safety issue?	No

Which Iowa Consumers May Qualify?

You may qualify if you purchased a covered generic prescription drug between May 2009 and December 2019 and meet the settlement’s other requirements. Not every generic drug is covered, and not every prescription from those years qualifies.

Check these points:

1. Is your drug on the official covered-drug list?
2. Was your purchase between May 2009 and December 2019? Purchases in 2020 or later do not fall within the stated period.
3. Do you meet the other eligibility rules on the settlement website?

The list is large and includes antibiotics, antidepressants, contraceptives, and anti-inflammatory drugs, plus medicines used for conditions such as diabetes, cancer, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, HIV, and ADHD. Check the official list instead of guessing.

How to File a Claim

1. Check the covered-drug list on the official settlement website.
2. Gather records from 2009 to 2019 if you have them: pharmacy printouts, prescription history, insurance statements, or payment records.
3. File online at the official site, or request a paper form by calling 1-866-290-0182 or emailing [email protected].
4. Submit by March 8, 2027 and keep a copy of what you send.

You never need to pay anyone to file. Use only the official site.

How Much Will Iowa Consumers Receive?

There is no fixed payment per person. The $400 million is split among consumers across the participating states, and individual payments depend on the allocation plan and the claims filed.

About Iowa’s share: Local media reported Iowa’s expected allocation as about $1.38 million (one report gave $1,380,384.01) and another report said about $1.3 million. We could not find an Iowa Attorney General release stating the exact amount, so treat the figure as reported, not confirmed. State allocations can also include both consumer restitution and government components, so the Iowa figure is not the same as the amount available to individual consumers.

What Is the Case About?

The states allege Sandoz and Fougera joined a broad, coordinated scheme with other generic drug makers to fix prices, avoid competition, and rig bids for more than 100 generic drugs. Some price increases allegedly exceeded 1,000 percent. The states say executives coordinated through meetings, phone calls, emails, and texts.

These are allegations. Sandoz says the settlement contains no admission of wrongdoing. Sandoz has also agreed to reforms, including an antitrust compliance program with annual training and a Chief Compliance Officer.

How This Differs From the $275 Million Sandoz Settlement

There are two separate Sandoz settlements:

	$400M state attorneys general settlement	$275M federal end-payer settlement
Brought by	State attorneys general, including Iowa	Private class plaintiffs in the federal multidistrict litigation
Court	District of Connecticut	Eastern District of Pennsylvania (MDL No. 16-MD-2724)
Claims site	AGGenericDrugs.com	Separate end-payer settlement site

If you bought covered generic drugs between 2009 and 2019, check both programs. Filing in one does not file you in the other. See our guides: Sandoz $275,000,000 Generic Drugs Settlement and Sandoz $400 Million Generic Drug Settlement: Illinois.

Court Case Information

The settlement is being presented for approval in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut in Hartford. It resolves claims in three related state cases, including State of Connecticut et al. v. Sandoz, Inc. et al., No. 3:20-cv-00802-MPS. The other two are State of Connecticut et al. v. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. et al., No. 3:16-cv-02056-MPS, and State of Connecticut et al. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. et al., No. 3:19-cv-00710-MPS.

The settlement was announced in principle on August 3, 2026, and the states announced the filing and consumer claims process in early October 2026.

Key Dates

Event	Date
Covered purchase period	May 2009 to December 2019
Settlement announced in principle	August 3, 2026
Consumer claims announced by attorneys general	October 1, 2026
Claim deadline	March 8, 2027
Court approval	Pending

What Iowa Consumers Should Do Now

1. Check the covered-drug list.
2. Find your 2009 to 2019 pharmacy or insurance records.
3. File a claim online or request a paper form.
4. Submit before March 8, 2027 and keep your confirmation.
5. Check the site again for updates as court approval moves forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iowa part of the Sandoz settlement?

Yes. Iowa is one of the participating states.

What is the claim deadline?

March 8, 2027.

Where do I file a claim?

At AGGenericDrugs.com. You can also request a paper form by calling 1-866-290-0182 or emailing [email protected].

Who qualifies?

People who bought a covered generic prescription drug between May 2009 and December 2019. Check the official drug list.

How much will I get?

No fixed amount has been announced. Payments depend on the allocation plan and claims filed.

How much is Iowa getting?

Local reports say about $1.38 million, but that figure has not been confirmed in an Iowa Attorney General release.

Does the settlement cover purchases in 2020?

No. The stated purchase period ends December 31, 2019.

Is this the same as the $275 million Sandoz settlement?

No. They are separate settlements with different courts and claim processes.

Did Sandoz admit wrongdoing?

No. The settlement contains no admission of wrongdoing.

Does this mean generic drugs are unsafe?

No. The case concerns alleged price-fixing, not safety or effectiveness.

Do I need a lawyer?

No. You can file directly through the official site.

Related AllAboutLawyer Coverage

• Sandoz $275,000,000 Generic Drugs Settlement, Check If You Qualify
• Sandoz $400 Million Generic Drug Settlement: Illinois

Disclaimer: This article provides general information based on publicly available government announcements and settlement materials. It is not legal or medical advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Talk to your doctor about any medication decisions.

About the Author: Israr Ahmad, Legal Content Researcher

Sources

1. New York Attorney General, “Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices,” October 1, 2026. https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-secures-400-million-sandoz-illegal-scheme-inflate-drug
2. Connecticut Attorney General, “Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition,” 2026. https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2026-press-releases/settlement-with-sandoz-over-conspiracy-to-inflate-prices-and-limit-competition
3. Official AG Generic Drugs Settlement Website. https://www.aggenericdrugs.com/
4. Sandoz Group, “Sandoz takes further steps to resolve legacy US generic medicine litigation,” August 2026. https://6ix.com/news/sandoz-takes-further-steps-to-resolve-legacy-us-generic-medicine-litigation
5. KIMT (Mason City, Iowa) and NewsRadio 600 WMT / iHeartMedia, reports of October 2, 2026, on Iowa’s expected share.