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Chantix Kicking Butt in Wisconsin

With multiple hat tips and bows to our inspirational leader, we learn that Pfizer has sponsored a continuing education online course through the University of Wisconsin which promotes Chantix. The "course" ignores both other first-line treatments and the variety of problems associated with the drug. More than two-thirds of those who have taken the "course" are MDs.

In the Milwaukee article cited, the following is noted about a recent JAMA report: "In the first quarter of 2008, Chantix accounted for more serious injuries (1001) than the top ten best-selling drugs combined (837).

Here is a link to the relevant article:

http://www.jsonline.com/news/43837682.html

You've come a long way, baby.