Board suspends sale of certain anti-inflammatories

A prescribed drug was withdrawn from the Irish market today after three people died from liver failure.

Tue, 15 May, 2007 - 11:51

A prescribed drug was withdrawn from the Irish market today after three people died from liver failure.

Six other patients also needed liver transplants after taking nimesulide.

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