Panel Urges Withdrawal of Pain Drug
February 03, 2009 @ 02:42 PM — by unknown
A federal advisory panel urged the Food and Drug Administration on Friday to ban the prescription pain medication Darvon in light of its weak pain relieving properties and potential for addiction. Companies that market the drug maintained that it is a safe and effective treatment option. Darvon, primarily marketed as Darvocet, remains one of the most commonly prescribed drugs, with more than 20 million prescriptions written in 2007. Wire Services, Cleveland Plain Dealer 01/31/2009
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