Swiss Medica (fka SWME)

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ROUND-UP: SAFETY OF PAIN RELIEVERS
Experts discuss the state of pain relief in the U.S. Ever since the debate over the safety of COX-2 inhibitors began, there have been numerous studies, opinions, and suggestions concerning the best OTC alternatives, and whether these drugs are indeed any safer to use than prescription drugs. (This round-up originated in February 2005 with a focus on the safety and efficacy of Cox-2 inhibitors).

GRANT JOHNSON, president and COO of SWISS MEDICA INC., maker of pain relief products: "In the wake of a jury finding Merck & Co. guilty for the death of a man who took Vioxx, consumers are seeking safer alternative pain- relief treatments. The verdict comes as the industry and the FDA struggle to respond to criticism that they're not putting enough emphasis on the safety of prescription drugs. This, coupled with past FDA warnings about the safety and side effects of Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra, has fueled sales and requests for information on alternative pain products."


Good press for SWME!

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/514047/