New Scrutiny of Drugs in Vioxx's Family
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Merck's announcement that its popular arthritis and pain medication Vioxx increases heart disease and stroke risk is leading to further investigation of other similar products and marketing attempts by competitors to distinguish their products from Vioxx.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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How to Make Pain Relief Cool: Add Ski Bunnies and Mint Flavor
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The McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals division of Johnson & Johnson has tried a different marketing strategy for it's new mint-flavored Tylenol: women dressed as ski bunnies are handing out samples in popular locations.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2004
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