US FDA Is Pulled Into Zofran Product Liability Litigation
Executive Summary
Agency officials meet with GSK and plaintiffs' steering committee in wake of GSK citizen petition; judge asks FDA to resolve petition 'expeditiously' as it could impact resolution of preemption dispute and the outcome of the litigation alleging Zofran caused birth defects.
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