Merck halts development of osteoporosis drug in light of stroke risk

Kenilworth, N.J.-based Merck will stop developing its experimental drug to treat osteoporosis following an analysis showing the drug is tied to increased stroke risk.

The drug, odanacatib, limits risk of osteoporotic fractures. However, a late-stage study found postmenopausal women were at an increased risk of stroke when taking the drug. Merck said Friday the findings do not support additional development or regulatory approval.

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