If you’ve used GoodRx, you may be eligible for part of a $32 million payout addressing claims the prescription discount service unlawfully shared user data with third parties, including Meta, Google and digital advertising firm Criteo.
GoodRx is a free prescription price comparison and telehealth service. In a 2023 complaint, plaintiffs claimed that tracking technology on the GoodRx site and app sent information about users’ health conditions and medications to advertising partners without their consent, a violation of multiple state laws.
GoodRx data privacy settlement at a glance:
Settlement amount: $32 millionClaim deadline: Dec. 29, 2026Estimated payment: To be determinedFinal approval hearing: Feb. 11, 2027
According to court filings, roughly 54.8 million people’s information was shared through GoodRx’s tracking tools. GoodRx has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to resolve the allegations.
A final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2027. If it’s approved, it will resolve claims against GoodRx and Criteo. According to Open Class Actions, claims against co-defendants Meta and Google will continue separately.
Find out more about the GoodRx settlement, including who is eligible for payment, how to file a claim and ways to keep your health data private.
Who is eligible for payment in the GoodRx settlement?
According to the settlement website, anyone who used the GoodRx website, app or service prior to April 20, 2024, may be eligible for a payout.
How much money can I get from the GoodRx settlement?
An estimated per-person amount hasn’t been established yet and will depend on the number of valid claims that are submitted.
The chief plaintiffs’ attorneys are seeking $10.67 million, or roughly one-third of the total settlement fund, for fees and legal expenses.
How do I file a claim in the GoodRx data privacy settlement?
Eligible class members must submit a claim by 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 29, 2026.
Claim forms can be submitted online here, or you can download the form and mail it to the settlement administrator at:
GoodRx Data Disclosure Settlement
c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
P.O. Box 173138
Milwaukee, WI 53217
info@goodrxprivacysettlement.com
877-888-9232
If you don’t want to be part of the settlement or want to reserve your right to sue GoodRx independently, you’ll need to submit a written notice by Dec. 29, 2026.
When will I receive payment from the GoodRx data privacy settlement?
The final approval hearing is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2027. If the court approves the settlement, payments will be issued after that.
Any appeals may slow down the process, however.
How to protect your health data online
If you use GoodRx and are concerned about third parties receiving your health and prescription information, there are several steps you can take.
Use a separate email address and a unique password when registering with GoodRx to limit account exposure.Avoid saving prescriptions, joining the GoodRx Rewards program or providing optional health details Manage your privacy choices on the GoodRx website. You can request GoodRx’s delete information using its data deletion form. GoodRx says some information may be retained for legal reasons, and records held by pharmacies or healthcare providers are governed by their own policies. Set location permission on GoodRx to “while using” or turn it off, disable ad personalization where your phone allows it and clear GoodRx cookies or browsing data after use.
If you no longer want to use GoodRx, you can go to Account Settings and choose “delete account.” You’ll lose your saved prescription history and any unused Rewards points.
Beyond GoodRx, data brokers, people-search sites and other companies also collect biometrics, demographic information, browsing histories and other personal records.
By law, they must remove your information upon request. You can do it yourself for free, but finding the right page, submitting a request and verifying it was completed can be tedious and confusing.
Companies like DeleteMe and Incogni advertise that they can remove your personal identifying information (PII) from data brokers’ files, reducing the odds that your identity will be compromised.
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These platforms can’t delete social media or public records, like deeds or bankruptcy filings, and they can’t affect what’s on the dark web.
How to protect your personal data
Your prescriptions and medical information are just a small part of the data different companies may collect on you. Some of it can be used to commit fraud and open accounts in your name.
In general:
Be mindful of what you share on social media.Think carefully before opening email links or attachments. Avoid public Wi-Fi if you’re shopping or banking online.
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FAQs
What is the GoodRx data privacy class action settlement about?
GoodRx helps consumers compare prescription prices and find discount coupons for medications. In a complaint, plaintiffs alleged the company shared private prescription and health information with outside parties, including Meta and Google, in violation of the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, New York’s General Business Law and other statutes.
Who can file a claim in the GoodRx digital privacy settlement?
Anyone who used the GoodRx website, app or service prior to April 20, 2024, may be eligible for a payout. The deadline to file a claim is Dec. 29, 2026.
How much money can I get from the GoodRx settlement?
An exact individual payment amount has not been announced yet. The plaintiffs’ attorneys are seeking $10.67 million, or roughly one-third of the total settlement fund, for fees and legal expenses. Eligible class members should receive an equal, pro-rata share of the remaining $21.2 million. But the final amount depends on how many people file valid claims before the deadline
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