Merck agrees to $58M settlement for Vioxx ads

                   
pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008            

By Martha Raffaele, Associated Press Writer HARRISBURG, Pa. — Drugmaker Merck (MRK) has agreed to pay $58 million as part of a multistate settlement of allegations that its ads for the once-popular painkiller Vioxx deceptively played down the health risks. The agreement announced Tuesday also... [read full story]                    

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Corbett Announces a Multi-state, $58 Million Settlement With Merck...

pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008          

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 20 PA-Merck-settlement HARRISBURG, Pa., May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania, along with 28 other states and the District of Columbia, reached a $58 million settlement, the largest ever for a multi-state consumer protection drug case, with Merck over allegations of...                    

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Merck agrees to $58 million multistate settlement over Vioxx advertising claims

pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008          

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Merck & Co. is paying $58 million as part of a multistate settlement concerning advertising of the now-withdrawn painkiller, Vioxx. The settlement announced Tuesday addresses allegations that Merck's advertising deceptively downplayed the health risks of Vioxx. New...                    

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Merck to settle multistate Vioxx ad claims for $58 million

pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008          

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Drugmaker Merck & Co. agreed to settle charges with 29 states for $58 million that it deceptively advertised the painkiller Vioxx, the Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General said Tuesday on its Web site. Merck took Vioxx off the market in 2004 after long-time...                    

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Merck agrees to $58M settlement over Vioxx ad claims

pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008          

By MARTHA RAFFAELE, Associated Press Writer Merck & Co. has agreed to pay $58 million as part of a multistate settlement of allegations that its ads for the once-popular painkiller Vioxx deceptively played down the health risks. The agreement announced Tuesday also calls for Merck to submit all...                    

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Merck to Settle Over Vioxx Ad Claims

pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008          

Merck Agrees to Pay $58 Million To Settle Vioxx Advertising Claims Word Count: 251 | Companies Featured in This Article: Merck Merck & Co. agreed to pay $58 million to settle claims by 29 states and the District of Columbia that the drug maker had deceptive advertising for its Vioxx painkiller....                    

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Merck Settles State Vioxx Probes, to Pay $58 Million

pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008          

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc said on Tuesday it will pay $58 million to settle state investigations into its withdrawn pain drug Vioxx. The payment, to be shared by 29 states and the District of Columbia, resolves previously disclosed probes under state consumer protection laws related to...                    

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UPDATE 1-Merck settles state Vioxx probes, to pay $58 mln

pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008          

NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc (MRK.N: ) said on Tuesday it will pay $58 million to settle state investigations into its withdrawn pain drug Vioxx. The payment, to be shared by 29 states and the District of Columbia, resolves previously disclosed probes under state consumer...                    

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Merck paying $58 million in multistate settlement over Vioxx advertising claims

pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008          

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Merck & Co. has agreed to pay $58 million as part of a multistate settlement of allegations that its ads for the once-popular painkiller Vioxx deceptively played down the health risks. The agreement announced Tuesday also calls for Merck to submit all new TV commercials for...                    

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Merck To Pay $58M In Vioxx Ad Settlement

pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008          

By MARTHA RAFFAELE 05.20.08, 12:25 PM ET HARRISBURG, Pa. - Merck & Co. is paying $58 million as part of a multistate settlement concerning advertising of the now-withdrawn painkiller, Vioxx. The settlement announced Tuesday addresses allegations that Merck's advertising deceptively downplayed the...                    

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Merck settles Vioxx probes

pharmiweb.co.uk     20-May-2008          

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Merck & Co. has agreed to pay $58-million (U.S.) as part of a multi-state settlement of allegations that its ads for the once-popular painkiller Vioxx deceptively played down the health risks. The agreement announced Tuesday also calls for Merck to submit all new TV commercials...                    

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