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.

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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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