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Biotech / Medical : PFE (Pfizer) How high will it go?
PFE 25.08-2.7%Nov 14 3:59 PM EST

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To: Perry who wrote (3747)6/28/1998 6:11:00 PM
From: Anthony Wong  Read Replies (1) of 9523
 
Philippine Senator To Seek Probe In Delay Of Viagra OK
June 28, 1998 4:21 PM

MANILA (AP)--A Philippine senator said Sunday he
would seek a congressional investigation into the delay in
approving the anti-impotence drug Viagra for use in the
Philippines, which has led to black market sales.

Sen. Blas Ople said smuggled Viagra could endanger
users, citing the case of a teacher who was recently
hospitalized in central Cebu city after taking Viagra he
bought on the black market.

Health officials have warned that taking fake Viagra or
improper usage could harm users. They said tests were
being done to determine the drug's possible side effects
and local distribution may not be possible until late this
year.

Ople said he has asked the Senate committee on health
to summon health department and other government
officials to explain the delay. The Philippine Congress is
to open July 27 but its committees could start work
earlier, he added.

"We have millions of senior citizens obviously at risk.
There is no need to wait," Ople said in a statement.
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