Expert support for Sanofi-Aventis

Thu, 16 Jul 2009
International medical experts have made a public statement rejecting studies that linked a diabetes drug to an increased risk of cancer . The experts were convened by pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis .

Researchers called for more detailed analysis, following four studies published in journal Diabetologia last week. The authors had examined registers of diabetics throughout Europe, and linked Lantus with a greater risk of cancer .

At this stage, public bodies are thought to be examining the data further. The Sanofi panel, some of whom have financial links with the company – made it clear that there is not a link. The company are fighting to avoid a further fall in share prices and a decline in prescriptions of lantus.

The next stage may well be a review of the data, which Sanofi offered to fund. They reportedly said: "We are ready to implement the proposed plan of action, but we first need to have it endorsed by the appropriate bodies, including experts, before initiation of the proposed studies."

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