Thursday, 15 December 2011

FDA adviser: revise popular birth control labels

ADELPHI, Maryland (Reuters) - Health advisers recommended a revision of labels for the widely used new Generation of Birth Control pills, based on data showing they may put women at a higher risk of dangerous blood clots. Outside experts advising the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday voted 21-5 that current labels inadequate reflected the risks and benefits of a newer generation of pills that contain the compound drospirenone, including Bayer AG's popular Yaz and Yasmin. ...read more..

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