If you bought Strides testosterone gel between June 2022 and July 2025, the claim window opens June 18 — here is exactly what you will need to file and by when.
What Is This About?
The claims period in the Strides testosterone gel benzene class action settlement (Painter v. Strides Pharma, Inc., No. 7:25-CV-4189, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York) begins June 18, 2026. As of June 17, the official settlement website has no live "Submit a Claim" button — its navigation currently shows only Home, Case Documents, Important Dates and Deadlines, Contact Information, Frequently Asked Questions, and the Summary Notice. The settlement's FAQ states that a Claim Submission Form will be available online and as a downloadable paper form once the claims period opens.The underlying lawsuit alleges that testosterone gel manufactured by Strides contained benzene — a chemical classified as a human carcinogen — above the limit the FDA sets for prescription drugs, making the product economically worth less than what purchasers paid. Strides recalled hundreds of thousands of cartons in 2025 and denies the allegations. The settlement resolves only economic-loss claims, not personal-injury or wrongful-death claims. For full eligibility, payment tiers, and deadlines, see our Strides testosterone gel benzene settlement page.
Who Can File and How Much They Can Get
The settlement class includes anyone in the United States who purchased Strides testosterone gel for personal or household use between June 1, 2022, and July 31, 2025 — an estimated 95,000 people. Reimbursement is tiered by purchase year: 100% of out-of-pocket cost for prescriptions bought January 1 – July 31, 2025; 75% for 2024 purchases; and 40% for purchases between June 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023. A $3.50 minimum baseline per prescription (modified by those percentages) applies where out-of-pocket payments were under $3.50. Because the $750,000 fund is non-reversionary, claimants may receive more on a pro rata basis if total claims come in below that amount.What to Do on June 18
Check the official settlement website on June 18, 2026, where a Submit a Claim link or claims portal is expected to appear. You can also download a paper Claim Submission Form to mail in. Either way, you must include proof of purchase — documentation showing the purchaser, the purchase date, an NDC or manufacturer identification for Strides testosterone gel (NDC 64380015102 or 64380015202), and the out-of-pocket amount paid. Online claims are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on September 16, 2026; mailed claims must be postmarked by that date. The deadline to exclude yourself or object is August 17, 2026, and the Court's Fairness Hearing is set for November 19, 2026.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Strides testosterone gel settlement claim form open?
The claims period begins June 18, 2026. On that date, the official settlement website is expected to publish an online Claim Submission Form, along with a downloadable paper form that can be mailed in.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
Online claims must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on September 16, 2026, and mailed claims must be postmarked no later than September 16, 2026.
Do I need proof of purchase?
Yes. You must submit documentation showing the purchaser, the purchase date, an NDC or manufacturer identification for Strides testosterone gel (NDC 64380015102 or 64380015202), and the out-of-pocket amount paid. A pharmacy, insurer, or pharmacy-benefit-manager printout or a purchase receipt qualifies.
Sources
- Official Settlement Website — Strides Gel Settlement
- Summary Notice, Painter v. Strides Pharma, Inc., No. 7:25-CV-4189 (S.D.N.Y.)
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