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Secrets of the Drugs Trials

Shelley Jofre investigates how one of Britain's biggest drug companies misled doctors into prescribing the anitidepressant Seroxat to teenagers.

Reporter Shelley Jofre investigates how one of Britain's biggest drug companies misled doctors into prescribing the antidepressant Seroxat to teenagers, even after one of its own clinical trials indicated that they were more likely to become suicidal after taking it. She reveals a secret trail of internal emails about the drug.

40 minutes

Last on

Fri 2 Feb 2007 00:25

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  • Mon 29 Jan 2007 20:30
  • Fri 2 Feb 2007 00:25

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