Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced a settlement with Aurora IV and Wellness, an IV infusion clinic in Cullman, Alabama, and its owners Amanda and Chris Medders. The agreement follows a lawsuit alleging the clinic administered unapproved, research-grade weight loss drugs to patients.
As part of the settlement, Amanda and Chris Medders will pay $17,267.50 in damages to consumers who filed complaints with the Attorney General’s office. They will also pay $7,000 in penalties and fees to the state. Aurora IV and Wellness will be permanently closed, and both owners are barred from working in any healthcare role involving direct patient care. Amanda Medders has surrendered her nursing license to the Alabama Board of Nursing.
“Exploiting the need for medical GLP-1 weight-loss medication by using unapproved, research-grade chemicals on unsuspecting patients is an extremely reckless form of consumer deception,” stated Attorney General Marshall. “This type of dangerous disregard for patient safety will not be tolerated in Alabama.”
The lawsuit was filed after an investigation revealed that Aurora IV and Wellness advertised their weight loss medications—tirzepatide and semaglutide—as “pharmaceutical-grade.” However, they provided research-grade versions not approved for human use. The manufacturer specified these drugs were only for laboratory research.
In November, a temporary restraining order was issued against the business following concerns about violations of Alabama’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act related to public health risks.
Attorney General Marshall thanked the Alabama Board of Nursing, the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, and the Cullman Police Department for their help during the investigation.
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