The Largest Prescription Drug Recall in History: The Vioxx Scandal
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In 2004, the pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. voluntarily withdrew its arthritis drug Vioxx from the market, triggering one of the largest prescription drug recall incidents in history. This monumental event followed mounting evidence that the drug significantly increased the risk of heart attack and stroke, affecting more than 20 million users worldwide. The Vioxx recall sent shockwaves through the medical community and exposed troubling questions about drug safety, corporate accountability, and the regulatory process.
