Vioxx Medication Withdrawal
2004-11-18T21:29:06-05:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/Capitol_default-image.jpgWitnesses testified about the approval process for new drugs at the Food and Drug Administration, the recent recall of the medication Vioxx, the safety of drug testing and manufacturers claims, and future public health safety. Among the topics they addressed were pressures, if any, by pharmaceutical companies on the approval process, the safety of other drugs on the market, and recall procedures.
Witnesses testified about the approval process for new drugs at the Food and Drug Administration, the recent recall of the medication… read more
Witnesses testified about the approval process for new drugs at the Food and Drug Administration, the recent recall of the medication Vioxx, the safety of drug testing and manufacturers claims, and future public health safety. Among the topics they addressed were pressures, if any, by pharmaceutical companies on the approval process, the safety of other drugs on the market, and recall procedures. close
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