City of New Haven Looking for Counsel To Sue Big Pharma

Ed Silverman at Pharmalot reports that the City of New Haven is seeking outside counsel to sue Merck and Schering-Plough for “allegedly defective/ineffective pharmaceuticals Vytorin and Zetia,” two cholesterol lowering drugs.  The city hopes to recover some $400,000 spent on Vytorin and Zetia for city employees.  The City is accepting proposals from interested counsel until October 21st.   The New Haven Independent also has more details. 

– SBS