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EMA Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee recommends restrictions on Protelos (Servier) as a treatment for Osteoporosis

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Last updated:16th Apr 2013
Published:16th Apr 2013
Source: Pharmawand

The EMA's Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) recommended restrictions in the use of Protelos/Osseor (strontium ranelate) from Servier, following the evaluation of data showing an increased risk of heart problems, including heart attacks. It will adopt a final opinion at the next CHMP meeting of 22 to 25 April 2013.

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