Vioxx Medication Withdrawal
Senate Finance Committee members met with witnesses who testified about the approval process for new drugs at the Food and Drug… read more
Senate Finance Committee members met with witnesses who 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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