Understanding the Scandal: Why was Avandia banned from public pharmacies?
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In 2010, the diabetes drug Avandia was effectively banned in Europe and severely restricted in the U.S. due to mounting evidence linking it to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and heart failure. This was the culmination of years of controversy and conflicting scientific findings regarding the safety of the once-popular medication.
