Two More Blockbusters Fall Short - Editorial - NYTimes.com
The newer drugs for treating schizophrenia have come under such a cloud in recent years that it’s no surprise to learn of another setback: they work no better than an older, less expensive drug in children and adolescents for whom they are heavily prescribed.
It is another disturbing example of how aggressive marketing can propel drugs to blockbuster sales even though they are no more effective, and possibly more risky, than older versions.
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