Friday, November 12, 2004

MSNBC - CEO defends Merck on Vioxx heart dangers

"[Merck] tried to pressure doctors who raised concerns.

Gilmartin: 'We basically approached, you know, in terms of a rigorous scientific debate, in terms of wanting all the information out there in a balanced way.'

Bazell
: 'You sued a doctor in Spain for suggesting a cardiovascular problem with Vioxx.'

Gilmartin: 'Well, the people in Spain felt strongly that the data with Vioxx was not being presented in a balanced way.'

Bazell
: 'And in hindsight they were correct, right?'" [MSNBC]