Upto $200 Cashback if You Purchased Specific Nurofen Products 2011 - 2015

Yorkshire-Man on 03/08/2017 - 20:28
Last edited 04/08/2017 - 00:45 by 2 other users

Not sure if this is s deal but…

If you bought a packet of Nurofen's Specific Pain Range between 2011 and 2015 (which turned out not to be very specific at all), you can claim a share in $3.5 million in compensation.

Drug company Reckitt Benckiser have announced that they've agreed to settle the class action for the massive sum to compensate "misled" consumers.

Once the settlement has been approved by the Federal Court, customers who bought the popular painkillers between 2011 and 2015 will be able to request their money back by filling out an online statutory declaration.

Only those whose claims exceed $200 will be asked to provide proof of purchase of the drugs. This may take the form of receipts, bank statements or photos of the purchases.

How can I make a claim?

Once the settlement has been approved by the Federal Court, the process for making claims will begin. Customers will fill in an online statutory declaration, detailing their purchases from 2011 to 2015.

Do I have to provide proof of purchase?

Only if you are seeking more than $200 in compensation. This can take the form of receipts, bank statements or photos of the purchased drugs.

How much money will I receive?

The claims are intended to be a refund, so this will depend on the number of packets you bought and whether they were 12 or 24 tablet packets.

How long will it take?

Law firm Bannister Law says the claims will take approximately four months to process, but the exact timing will be determined by the independent third party distributing the money.

What can I do now?

The law firm which initiated the class action, Bannister Law, is registering the details of claimants. They will contact you with more information on how to make a claim.

Credit to Huffpost

Mod: Moved to forum. These claims are intended to be a refund as per the information above, as such this breaches our refund policies deal posting guideline.

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j4ck on 03/08/2017 - 20:34

+5

This should be interesting…
jv on 03/08/2017 - 20:36

+75

class actions are not bargains…
- ChillBro on 03/08/2017 - 21:39
  
  +101
  
  Not with that attitude
- gimli on 03/08/2017 - 22:21
  
  +3
  
  Classy
ShannonIngram on 03/08/2017 - 20:40

+29

If doing a statutory declaration the penalties for making a false statement can be fines or up to a few years in jail. Definitely not a bargain but good to bring it to the attention of those that can fill in the claim truthfully.
- montorola on 03/08/2017 - 21:44
  
  +22
  
  3 square meals with a roof over my head?
  - cnut on 03/08/2017 - 21:55
    
    +20
    
    Sounds like a bargain to me.
    - gummibear on 03/08/2017 - 23:17
      
      +5
      
      Accommodation and bonus companionship. Definitely a bargain!!!
    - Scrooge McDuck on 04/08/2017 - 13:41
      
      +2
      
      Do we get conjugal visits?
    - Kangal on 04/08/2017 - 16:06
      
      +5
      
      @gummibear:
      Not only that, but free membership to a gym and sports yard !!!!
  - qwerty on 03/08/2017 - 22:15
    
    +4
    
    3 hots and a cot
  - fruit on 05/08/2017 - 19:40
    
    What's the normal price?
- cryptos on 03/08/2017 - 22:06
  
  +10
  
  Truthfully? Like a CEO or banker?
- Gavman on 03/08/2017 - 23:29
  
  +1
  
  But how do they prove it. Who remembers what they bought 7 years ago.
  - Scrooge McDuck on 04/08/2017 - 13:44
    
    +7
    
    I'm pretty sure I had a headache and back pain between 2011 and 2015. Period pain might be stretch… 🤔
- Scrooge McDuck on 04/08/2017 - 13:45
  
  +1
  
  If doing a statutory declaration the penalties for making a false statement can be fines
  
  of more than $200?
- Plug on 05/08/2017 - 11:16
  
  How could anyone prove a sat dec was untrue given we're talking about packets of pills that no one kept a record of?
  - MrTweek on 05/08/2017 - 15:37
    
    I.e. when you tell your mates in a pub about the story how you ripped Nurofen off $200 and someone at the table next to you works for them and accidentally listens…
    
    Yes, it's unlikely they will find out but certainly not impossible.
kebabs on 03/08/2017 - 20:44

+6

And how on earth would you prove that a stat declaration is false if they don't require proof of purchase
- King Tightarse on 03/08/2017 - 20:54
  
  +1
  
  Right, proof seems pretty flaky
- ShannonIngram on 03/08/2017 - 20:54
  
  +7
  
  Odds of getting caught are slim to none. I still wouldn't risk it for a potential $200 but you knock yourself out - just wanted people to be aware of the potential risks.
- twocsies on 03/08/2017 - 21:31
  
  Basically if you went running your mouth to family or friends (or enemies), they could report you.
[Deactivated] on 03/08/2017 - 21:12

How much were they selling for? I seem to recall $7.95 each? I would estimate 10 units, don't exactly keep records of this stuff.
giovannip on 03/08/2017 - 21:26

+26

Seems like a headache to get the money :P
- montorola on 03/08/2017 - 21:41
  
  +22
  
  Maybe you should take Advil for that… I hear it's targeted pain relief =p
  - Scrooge McDuck on 04/08/2017 - 13:46
    
    +3
    
    I hear it's targeted pain relief =p
    
    Targeted at suckers? 😛
    - Kangal on 04/08/2017 - 16:08
      
      +1
      
      Should put a [Targeted] stamp next to it… just like that Ginger Beer bargain : )
[Deactivated] on 03/08/2017 - 21:29

+12

Perfect, I bought a crap load of Nurofen for back pain when I screwed up my back at the gym and couldn't afford therapy. Time to recoup some of my therapy costs now!
- [Deactivated] on 03/08/2017 - 22:31
  
  +1
  
  How did you screw up the back at the gym?
  - [Deactivated] on 03/08/2017 - 22:34
    
    +4
    
    Long story short:
    
    I was drunk
    shit happened
    I injured my back
    I thought I recovered
    went to the gym for a session
    made it much much worse.
    Injury stuck with me for about 2 years until I could afford to pay for therapy.
    - [Deactivated] on 03/08/2017 - 22:36
      
      Ok… So not entirely gym's fault. I thought you had an accident while doing some heavy lifts.
      
      PS: hope it's better now.
    - [Deactivated] on 03/08/2017 - 23:09
      
      @ms:
      
      No, not entirely. Almost at full recovery now but I haven't been back to the gym since :/
    - Scrooge McDuck on 04/08/2017 - 13:51
      
      +4
      
      Alcohol doesn't make a good preworkout.
- Scrooge McDuck on 04/08/2017 - 13:51
  
  I bought a crap load of Nurofen for back pain when I screwed up my back at the gym and couldn't afford therapy.
  
  Thanks for reminding me, so did I!
montorola on 03/08/2017 - 21:42

+6

Bannister Law?

I'd be more interested if it was Lannister Law…

Lannister Law "a Lannister always makes everyone pay their debts"
LJV81 on 03/08/2017 - 21:43

+5

This isn't a bargain….
- cnut on 03/08/2017 - 21:57
  
  +2
  
  +1, and judging by the comments, there will be a lot of false stat decs.
  - carlenet on 03/08/2017 - 22:14
    
    +3
    
    Exactly! Belongs in the forums at best.
  - dufflover on 03/08/2017 - 22:18
    
    +1
    
    Then it won't take long for them to change the criteria when proof is required :P
    - joelmuzz on 03/08/2017 - 23:01
      
      +1
      
      A claim doesn't mean it will be paid. Probably purposely left weak looking so that all the greedy scammers lodge $199 claims which will be easy to bulk deny.
    - Scrooge McDuck on 04/08/2017 - 13:52
      
      +2
      
      @joelmuzz:
      
      Sooo, $198 then?
    - Kangal on 04/08/2017 - 16:10
      
      +1
      
      @Scrooge McDuck:
      Nah, go for something less predictable and more genuine sounding like $123.45
- folktaliesin on 03/08/2017 - 22:41
  
  +1
  
  +1, it has my downvote. Legal action or recourse, regardless of if people are truthfully providing these statdecs or not, is not a 'bargain'
montorola on 03/08/2017 - 21:44

In all seriousness, this will be ozbargained by those that didn't even remotely purchase one
- Slippery Fish on 03/08/2017 - 22:52
  
  +2
  
  I don't remember what I paid for them 2 or 5 years ago… Mother prob bought 5-10 packs, me 3-4.
JIMB0 on 03/08/2017 - 21:48

+27

If only I'd been naive enough to pay extra for targeted pain relief I could get my money back.
- Scrooge McDuck on 04/08/2017 - 13:54
  
  +2
  
  Time to stock up on homeopathic remedies!
sintro on 03/08/2017 - 22:03

+2

The dodgiest website.
Not even using HTTPS for users entering their personal details.

And https://nurofenclassaction.com.au/register/ is mangled.
feizor on 03/08/2017 - 22:08

+4

Is this class action website verified?
Sage on 03/08/2017 - 22:21

+4

Never seen so many reports on a deal.
- [Deactivated] on 03/08/2017 - 22:30
  
  If it was a deal.
DEvok on 03/08/2017 - 22:28

Hey free monies why not?
- 4agte on 03/08/2017 - 22:40
  
  +3
  
  It's not free money and shouldn't be treated as such.
DrC on 03/08/2017 - 22:29

+4

I took period pain neurofen for a headache. Am I going to die?
- [Deactivated] on 03/08/2017 - 22:38
  
  +21
  
  Watch out for nose bleeds on a monthly basis.
lostn on 03/08/2017 - 22:30

+2

Do I have to provide proof of purchase?

Only if you are seeking more than $200 in compensation.

Umm. I spent $199 in Neurofen pills over the years. I didn't keep my receipt sorry. Can I have $199 back?

In all seriousness though. I did buy a few packs over the years. But I don't remember exactly how much I paid for them… what should I do? Just estimate, or pass?
- 4agte on 03/08/2017 - 22:42
  
  Either under estimate or pass. You are definitely entitled so your decision
  - lostn on 03/08/2017 - 23:19
    
    Decided I'll pass. The complications and possible future work are not worth the meager amount I'll get back.
    - DemocracyManifest on 04/08/2017 - 12:06
      
      +1
      
      What complications can there possibly be? Surely a medical certificate would suffice e.g. I have chronic back pain and my partner has PCOS so we easily would have spent 100 or more over a 3-4 period on nurofen
    - lostn on 04/08/2017 - 18:25
      
      @RupertMurduck: For me, not worth it for ~$20.
gimli on 03/08/2017 - 22:35

+2

I'm glad I bought neurofen instead of generic ibuprofen.
- lostn on 03/08/2017 - 22:51
  
  +1
  
  They're the same.
  - gimli on 03/08/2017 - 23:01
    
    +13
    
    keep saying that and you'll be 200 poorer for it
    - lostn on 03/08/2017 - 23:18
      
      +2
      
      Generic cost 79c per pack, as opposed to "free".
    - gimli on 03/08/2017 - 23:29
      
      +9
      
      @lostn: but the placebo effect is not as strong with generic
    - greatlamp on 04/08/2017 - 13:26
      
      +1
      
      @Gimli: the placebo effect is real, so the price difference is justified
    - Scrooge McDuck on 04/08/2017 - 13:59
      
      +2
      
      @Superannuation:
      
      I've just received shipment of bulk placebo effect, PM if interested.
[Deactivated] on 03/08/2017 - 22:47

+6

ozfraud.com.au
krazek on 03/08/2017 - 22:51

+1

No deal. This is just promoting writing false stat decs..
cashless on 03/08/2017 - 23:09

+1

Lying for cash? Sounds like fraud to me
braussie on 03/08/2017 - 23:13

+1

wtf? how can this e a bargain? at most a FYI only…
King Tightarse on 03/08/2017 - 23:23

only 19 reports so far…needs more reports
rollypollym on 03/08/2017 - 23:27

Penalties apply for false stat decs!!!
PopCounty on 03/08/2017 - 23:45

Enlighten the masses. Good for forum.
dm01 on 04/08/2017 - 00:13

+4

I remember standing in the supermarket one day reading the "ingredients" on a couple of these targeted Nurofen packs, wondering how they worked given that they were chemically identical according to the details given. Thanks to the lawsuit, that's one less thing I need to wonder about in bed at night.
- mouseketeer on 04/08/2017 - 09:01
  
  Me too. I distinctly remember reading it and thinking it doesn't matter which one I pick up. So i bought Nurofen in that time period, but I'm not going to claim I was duped.
DEvok on 04/08/2017 - 00:13

+1

Watch this get ozbaragined real quick!
[Deactivated] on 04/08/2017 - 00:25

+1

I wonder if an "online" stat dec is even legally a stat dec? I thought you needed to get them signed off by the Police or a JoP in person for that kind of thing.

Still I'm not gonna do it, because that would mean that I either lied or admitted that I was stupid enough to believe their false claims in the first place.
Tony76 on 04/08/2017 - 00:38

I don't get why they got dragged into court over this. The labelling said "back pain" or "migraine" or whatever, so what? It didn't say "only for back pain" or "only for migrane".

What next, drag Toyota into court when their tv ads show a 4WD in the bush and mud - hang on, they didn't clearly state the fact that these vehicles can be used on bitumen too! Class action!
- pifts on 04/08/2017 - 00:48
  
  +6
  
  It would be more similar to me making five different 4WD's, advertising each as specializing in different terrain (Mud edition, Sand edition), all with different prices, when in fact all five are the same normal car. And in a large market competing with 4WD's made by other companies.
  
  It's more about being misleading and deceptive, to gain a competitive advantage.
  - Tony76 on 04/08/2017 - 07:37
    
    Were they priced differently?
    - jerjergege on 04/08/2017 - 11:47
      
      +3
      
      Yes, they cost more than regular.
    - pifts on 04/08/2017 - 12:19
      
      Yeah pain range was ~ twice the normal price, and even differed price between them.
    - Tony76 on 04/08/2017 - 12:42
      
      +3
      
      @pifts:
      
      Hmm. I'd still argue that it forms the basis of capitalism - the product is worth what people are willing to pay.
      
      What happens with Neurofen still happens with laundry booster powder, for example. The active ingredient they contain is sodium percarbonate (about 32% w/w). All the boosters have about the same amount, but the black and gold version is half the price of the Napisan.
      
      Is this a scam? Personally I think people should be responsible for the product they purchase.
    - pifts on 04/08/2017 - 13:50
      
      @Tony76: oh yeah for sure.
      It's everywhere from toothpastes to chiros.
      
      At the end of the day though, the consumer law is to protect people e.g. from misleading conduct, not capitalism and competition.
    - Scrooge McDuck on 04/08/2017 - 14:04
      
      @Tony76:
      
      A fool and his money are soon parted.
    - Kangal on 04/08/2017 - 16:18
      
      -1
      
      @Scrooge McDuck:
      A tool without his money just farted.
- fruit on 05/08/2017 - 19:42
  
  It claimed targeted relief.
  
  Ibuprofen is not targeted.
0p on 04/08/2017 - 00:43

+1

The $3.5 million I would estimate is enough for around ≈27,000 customers of the product?

Alas,$3.5 million is a drop in an ocean of net income they made this year alone…

Intrestingly enough they also produce these brands-(I have highlighted the well known "Australian" ones…)

Air Wick
Calgon
Cillit Bang (Giggidy)
Dettol
Durex
E45 cream
French's
Gaviscon
Harpic
Lemsip
Lysol
Mortein
Mucinex

Nurofen

Scholl
Strepsils
Vanish
Veet
Aerogard
Airborne
Amphyl
Bonjela
Brasso
Cēpacol
Clearasil
d-CON
Finish
Glass Plus
K-Y
Mr Sheen
Nurofen for Children
Sani Flush
Woolite
- [Deactivated] on 04/08/2017 - 01:48
  
  +4
  
  Aerogard is extremely well known as well as K-Y for their lube (giggity) and clearasil for acne.
  - 0p on 04/08/2017 - 01:58
    
    +2
    
    Hmmmm.
    I should have done more research.
    Highlighted brands are based on names which come to mind…
  - Agret on 04/08/2017 - 02:15
    
    +3
    
    tbh Durex & Clearasil should be pretty well known too
    - jjjaar on 04/08/2017 - 08:47
      
      +2
      
      And bonjela, dettol, lemsip…
    - Agret on 04/08/2017 - 10:40
      
      +1
      
      @jjjaar: Had to Google Bonjela, looks like it's a product aimed at people who don't know Durex :) agree on the other two as well though.
    - bennos on 04/08/2017 - 12:41
      
      +1
      
      @jjjaar:
      
      Dettol, never heard of it 😉
    - Gorodemon on 04/08/2017 - 13:53
      
      +8
      
      Durex? Nope… I asked my partner and all of my 12 children and they have never heard of that brand!
    - Kangal on 04/08/2017 - 16:20
      
      @Gorodemon:
      I think it would've been quicker to highlight brands we don't know…
[Deactivated] on 04/08/2017 - 22:34

-1

Ibuprofen works for me regarless on what the pack says.

Did what i needed it to do. Paracetamol dosent work as well any more and i find i have to take a larger dose for it to work.
- ChickenTalon on 05/08/2017 - 13:36
  
  +3
  
  Wheather it works or not isn't the issue. Issue is that they charged more for the "specific" range of Nurofen containing the active ingredient ibuprofen, when it was the same drug, just in a different packet.
  
  This misleads consumers into thinking they needed the specific range instead of the usual, and that the specific range was better / different.
  
  I didn't buy any, but I caught the MRS doing so. When she was in the middle of period pain she didn't appreciate my comments…
  - [Deactivated] on 05/08/2017 - 14:06
    
    +1
    
    I recall this was on aca or somethingsimilar.
    
    Well after ozB jump on the band wagon i dont think there will be much left.

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