Why is etoricoxib banned in the US? A deep dive into the FDA's decision
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In 2007, an FDA advisory committee voted 20 to 1 against approving etoricoxib (Arcoxia), determining that its cardiovascular risks did not justify its therapeutic benefits. This rejection effectively banned the COX-2 inhibitor from the US market, a significant event in the wake of similar safety controversies.