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About this episode

Litigation involving drug maker Merck has revealed new information about safety concerns associated with the drug Vioxx, pulled from the market in 2004. Legal documents recently made public show the company found an increased risk in mortality rates during clinical trials to treat patients with Alzheimer’s disease but the dangers were never made clear to the public.

• Release Date

  Apr 16, 2008

• Runtime

  02:21