Monday, January 31, 2005

NBC11.com - Health - Kaiser Stops Dispensing Bextra

"The nation's largest not-for-profit managed-care provider has stopped prescribing Bextra until tests show whether the painkiller is safe.

"According to a company memo, Kaiser Permanente's decision came amid compelling evidence of heightened heart risks associated with Bextra and a similar drug called Vioxx." [NBC11.com]