The Complex Truth: Why Was Fosamax Taken Off the Market?
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Contrary to common belief, the osteoporosis drug Fosamax was never the subject of a complete FDA recall in the United States [1.3.1]. The question 'Why was Fosamax taken off the market?' stems from its brand-name decline after its patent expiration in 2008 and major safety controversies [1.7.4].