New studies released today found that many who take the popular diabetes medication metformin find the odor off-putting, and some have trouble taking the medication. The “fishy” odor is especially noticeable in the immediate release versions. “Metformin is an excellent drug, but the immediate-release formulation may have an odor to it. The smell is fishy [...]
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Diabetes drug may be a little fishy
February 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment
Tags: Bristol-Myers Squibb · Diabetes · Metformin · Prescription drugs
Bristol-Myers Squibb to pay $499 million settlement
December 23rd, 2006 · No Comments
Bristol-Myers Squibb has reached a $499 million settlement to dismiss federal investigations into questionable drug pricing and marketing tactics. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The company entered an agreement in principle with the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts to pay the settlement and avoid civil and criminal charges. Bristol-Myers will also enter [...]
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