Seroxat/Paxil Study 329 – the truth at last.

I’m feeling re-energised today for a number of reasons, one of them being the fact that I’ve discovered the final chapter in the story of Study 329 has arrived. I suggest you visit Restoring Study 329 for the latest news. Also have a look here at Bob Fiddaman’s excellent take on today’s news. If you don’t already know, Study 329 is arguably the most controversial drug study ever, published in July 2001. In a nutshell Study 329: – concluded that Seroxat was a safe and effective medication for treating major depression in adolescents; – is still widely cited in the medical literature, providing physicians with assurance about the usefulness of paroxetine; – was criticised by a few alert and concerned journalists, academics and bloggers. (However, their voices were buried by a tsunami of positive marketing and promotion by vested interests); – resulted in a successful New York state fraud lawsuit against GSK; – resulted in 2012 in the biggest fine in corporate history – $3 Billion, and – remains unretracted. I have written about the scandal of Study 329 for many years and this link collects my posts about the Study 329. From one blunt Yorkshireman to another – I hope you’re paying attention Andrew Witty, this hasn’t gone away… oh, and I don’t just mean Study 329.
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