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OTC Lovastatin Up For Discussion Again in US
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Title OTC Lovastatin Up For Discussion Again in US
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566910?src=rss
Description An over-the-counter version of lovastatin is being reviewed again by an FDA advisory committee on December 13. Merck has licensed rights to the OTC product to GlaxoSmithKline. Heartwire
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Date Dec 5, 2007
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