Healthy Skepticism Library item: 12812

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Publication type: news

Pringle E.
Lawmakers Catch Glaxo Hiding Paxil Suicide Risks - Again (Part II)
LawyersandSettlements.com 2008 Feb 13
http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/01961/paxil-suicide-risk2.html?ref=rss

Notes:

… In his report, Dr Glenmullen also makes a plea for public disclosure of all information that remains sealed under court orders on the basis of Glaxo’s claim that the documents contain trade secrets and states:
“Given the importance of GlaxoSmithKline’s internal documents, it is unfortunate that so many of the documents cited in this report and the attached Appendix are still confidential.”

“Given the stakes for public health and safety, GlaxoSmithKline should not be permitted to claim the documents are proprietary trade secrets.”

“All the documents should be made part of the public record so the full story of Paxil-induced suicidality can be told and the additional necessary steps can be taken to fully protect patients and the public.” …