wamu.org : The Diane Rehm Show : This Week: "10:00 The FDA and Drug Safety
The FDA has advised doctors to limit prescriptions of the pain medications Celebrex and Bextra because some data show they may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Diane and her guests talk about drug safety, the FDA's approval process and the agency's relationship with pharmaceutical companies.
Guests
Dr. Paul Antony, chief medical officer for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Gardiner Harris, reporter, New York Times
Dr. Janet Woodcock, deputy commissioner of the FDA"
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Food and Drug Administration
New York Times
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America