A WORLD OF HURT.

Authors :: Simons, John
Source :: Fortune; 1/10/2005, Vol. 151 Issue 1, p17-20, 3p, 2 Color Photographs
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Focuses on the difficulties encountered by the pharmaceutical industry during 2004 and discusses how various companies were affected. Research which resulted in the recall of Vioxx by Merck and concerns over Bextra and Aleve by Pfizer; Number of lawsuits filed against Merck; Decline in the Amex Pharmaceutical index; Impact of the concerns on marketing and regulatory agencies.