Walgreens Testosterone Booster Lawsuit Says Store Brand Misled Shoppers With False Health Claims

Case Overview: A proposed class action claims Walgreens marketed its Men’s Testosterone Complex with unsubstantiated health benefits and without FDA approval.

Consumers Affected: Men who purchased Walgreens’ testosterone supplement believing it supported hormone health.

Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Walgreens is under fire from customers who say the company cashed in on false promises. A newly filed lawsuit claims the pharmacy chain sold a testosterone booster that looked legitimate on store shelves but had no real medical basis for its claims.

The lawsuit centers on Walgreens Men’s Testosterone Complex, a supplement the company advertised as a way to build muscle, increase energy, and enhance male performance. Plaintiff Jason Ferguson says those promises were nothing more than marketing spin and that Walgreens sold a product it never should have been allowed to sell.

Product Marketed Like a Prescription Alternative

According to the filing, Walgreens positioned its store-brand testosterone supplement as a powerful alternative to hormone therapy. Labels described it as supporting testosterone levels, endurance, and vitality. Ferguson says that language gave shoppers the impression of medical-grade benefits.

But the product, the lawsuit states, contains no ingredients proven to raise testosterone or improve sexual performance. Ferguson claims Walgreens sold the supplement without FDA approval even though it was being marketed like a drug.

He says he purchased the product multiple times from Walgreens stores across California, most recently in December 2023, trusting that a major pharmacy chain would only sell safe and compliant health products. Instead, the lawsuit alleges he was misled by claims that violated both federal and California consumer protection laws.

Lawsuit Accuses Walgreens of Selling an Unapproved Drug

The complaint argues that Walgreens Men’s Testosterone Complex qualifies as an unapproved new drug under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which prohibits the sale of products marketed with therapeutic claims without FDA clearance.

It also cites violations of California’s Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, which mirrors federal standards. By promoting the supplement as capable of boosting hormones and improving physical performance, the company allegedly crossed the line from dietary supplement into unregulated medicine.

The lawsuit accuses Walgreens of engaging in false advertising, deceptive business practices, and unlawful sales, claiming the company’s marketing made health promises it could not back up with scientific evidence.

Plaintiff Says Packaging Created False Confidence in Product Safety

Ferguson says he represents a growing number of shoppers who rely on national retailers like Walgreens to sell safe and properly labeled products. He argues that the company’s branding created a false sense of security, particularly for men seeking an affordable alternative to prescription treatments.

According to the filing, the store-brand packaging gave customers the impression of medical reliability. Ferguson says that impression was key to his purchasing decisions, assuming that products sold by a large pharmacy chain complied with federal and state regulations.

Refunds and Label Changes Sought

Ferguson is seeking to represent a California-wide class of consumers who bought Walgreens Men’s Testosterone Complex between January 2019 and the present. The lawsuit asks for refunds, restitution, and damages for affected shoppers, along with a court order stopping Walgreens from selling or advertising the supplement without regulatory clearance.

If granted, the injunction would require Walgreens to pull or relabel the product and prevent future marketing that suggests medical or hormonal benefits.

Complaint Adds to Growing Supplement Controversies

The case joins a wave of lawsuits challenging false health claims in the supplement industry. Retailers and manufacturers have faced increasing scrutiny over products that promise energy boosts, fat burning, or hormone support without credible proof.

Walgreens has also faced similar consumer cases in recent years. In 2023, the company agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations that it overcharged customers for generic medications. That case claimed the pharmacy charged insured customers more than it did members of its in-house discount program.

Now, the testosterone lawsuit puts the company back in court once again, this time over product labeling that plaintiffs say crossed the line between supplement marketing and medical deception.

Case Details

• Lawsuit: Ferguson v. Walgreen Co.
• Case Number: 4:25-cv-08299-JST
• Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Plaintiffs' Attorney:

• Gregory S. Weston (The Weston Firm)

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