BAYER Australia has responded
to a segment on a TV current
affairs program last week relating
to its YAZ and Yasmin combined
oral contraceptives, saying the
report “contained irresponsible and
inaccurate claims”.
Bayer medical director Jan
Twomey said there was no new
data on the risk-benefit profile of
the medications, despite the story
highlighting claimed increased risks
of venous thromboembolism.
“All combined oral contraceptives
carry risks, including an increased
risk of thromboembolism,” Twomey
said, adding that the risk had been
recognised for many years and
is outlined in both PI and CMIs
supplied to patients.
“We take the safety of our
medicines very seriously,” she said.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 08 May 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 08 May 13
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