Friday, September 30, 2005
Pfizer is sued because its studies of Lipitor did not include the women or elderly
I'll have to check this up myself: "However, there is a lack of proof that Lipitor's effect on cholesterol protects against heart attacks and strokes in women and the elderly with no prior history of the diseases, according to the suit. It also alleges that the company's marketing campaigns violated state consumer protection laws against unfair and deceptive trade practices. The plaintiffs state that although studies show the medication is helpful in lowering cholesterol in men with a high risk of cardiovascular disease, no such proof exists for women or the elderly. The groups are seeking compensation for women and the elderly who paid for Lipitor and insurance companies that paid for the medication on their behalf."
I'll have to check this up myself: "However, there is a lack of proof that Lipitor's effect on cholesterol protects against heart attacks and strokes in women and the elderly with no prior history of the diseases, according to the suit. It also alleges that the company's marketing campaigns violated state consumer protection laws against unfair and deceptive trade practices. The plaintiffs state that although studies show the medication is helpful in lowering cholesterol in men with a high risk of cardiovascular disease, no such proof exists for women or the elderly. The groups are seeking compensation for women and the elderly who paid for Lipitor and insurance companies that paid for the medication on their behalf."
Posted by Kevin |
link
| Comments (1)
| 
Comments:
There was an article in JAMA, My 12, 2004 on the subject. Not sure what the answers to this article were.
Post a Comment
# posted by 
: 12:06 PM
: 12:06 PM
