Vioxx, Drug Safety Issues Top Health Committee Agenda – If Gregg Stays
Executive Summary
The Senate Health Committee plans to look into FDA's handling of Vioxx, antidepressant safety and flu vaccine, committee counsel Steve Irizarry said at the Healthcare Distribution Management Association annual meeting in Palm Desert, Calif. Nov. 4
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