Vioxx Victims News

Transcript of Vioxx Question in parliament: 17th June 2008

David Standard — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:41:38 +0000

Cardio-vascular Incidents

9. Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove) (LD): When he was informed of reported increases in the occurrence of cardio-vascular incidents linked to Vioxx (rofecoxib).

17 JUNE 2008: GOVERNMENT URGES MERCK TO COMPENSATE UK VICTIMS

David Standard — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:00:40 +0000

The Government yesterday (17 June 2008) vowed to put pressure on an American drugs manufacturer to ensure that hundreds of NHS patients who suffered health problems after taking an arthritis drug receive the same compensation as their US counterparts.

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Equal treatment campaign launched

Vioxx Victims Campaign — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:32:34 +0000

British victims of the withdrawn arthritis painkiller drug Vioxx are challenging the manufacturer’s decision to only compensate US victims.

New Jersey judge dismisses UK Vioxx claims

Vioxx Victims Campaign — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:16:46 +0000

A New Jersey judge yesterday ruled that UK residents who suffered from heart attacks and other adverse health effects following Vioxx use, would have to bring their cases in the UK courts rather than the US courts, where their cases had been filed.

Public funding withdrawal for drugs claims

Vioxx Victims Campaign — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:34:31 +0000

Martyn Day and Lord Brennan QC of Matrix Chambers write in the Times today about the withdrawal of public funding from personal injury claims, including product liability group claims.