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He still could run and walk, But hurt to beat the clock, And so he took the pill. They said he'd feel like new. The side effects were few Because his heart stood still. He went to sleep and hasn't spoken since, So, of course, I knew – That bottle in his hands – And now we know Merck knew. St. Joseph's as-pir-in Had never done him in, But with Vioxx his poor heart stood still. * N.Y Times - 2/18/05 "F.D.A. Panel Says Pain Relievers Should Remain on Market"
Music by Richard Rodgers To 'Hearts or Dough?' To 'Merck Pays Off For Some' To 'Policies - Greed' To 'Policies - Health Care' |