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International News European Union Suspends Roche HIV Drug Due to Toxic ContaminationAugust 7, 2007 In an announcement today, the European Commission said it had suspended Roche's license to market its HIV drug Viracept in the European Union. The drug was withdrawn from the market in June after Roche said some batches were contaminated with ethyl mesilate, which can cause tumors. The commission said the latest action is based on the counsel of the European Medicines Agency and member nations. Agence France Presse 8.07.2007  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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