FDA Trying To Kill Drug That Helps Pregnant Black Women
The FDA wants to withdraw the drug Makena from the market, but the drug maker, Clovis Pharma, says that would negatively affect pregnant Black women.
Source: blackenterprise.com
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The FDA wants to withdraw the drug Makena from the market, but the drug maker, Clovis Pharma, says that would negatively affect pregnant Black women.
The FDA's approval of Makena to prevent premature births was based on bad data.
The FDA determined that Makena, meant to prevent premature births, is not effective. Until the company presents strong evidence otherwise, take it off the market.
The FDA determined that Makena, a drug to prevent premature births, doesn't work. Until the company presents strong evidence otherwise, pull the drug.