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A Prescription For Trouble at J&J?

Authors :
Barrett, Amy
Carey, John
Source :
BusinessWeek; 4/11/2005, Issue 3928, p44-44, 1p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Discusses controversy surrounding Johnson & Johnson's heart-failure drug, Natrecor. How a paper in the medical journal "Circulation," first raised questions about possible kidney problems associated with the drug; Consideration of more serious concerns over the drug, based on a clinical trial linking the drug to a higher death rate; Details of the clinical trial; Efforts of Johnson & Johnson to downplay the risks of Natrecor.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00077135
Issue :
3928
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BusinessWeek
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
16599794