Subscribe to the RSS feed.Oregon Receives Settlement from Pfizer for Pushing More Expensive Drugs
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CHP | Posted on: October 24th, 2008
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The investigation concluded that Pfizer deceived the public when they promoted Celebrex and Bextra as more effective and safer than similar over-the counter medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Oregon received $500,000 in 2003 for improper promotion of Zithromax, and $800,000 in 2004 for promotion of Neurontin for non-FDA-approved uses.
Just a word of warning to anyone who thinks the drug companies have our health interest, or our financial interest, in their list of top priorities.
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