The Avandia Re-Review: Three Scenarios
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
The Avandia advisory committee is a volatile event for GSK and the overall drug safety climate. The best and worst cases for the sponsor are not necessarily aligned with the best results for the industry overall. A look at three possible scenarios.
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