In one of the more bizarre stories of the year, the FDA has uncovered files of counterfeit Procrit (epoetin alfaJohnson & Johnson) in routine surveillance. To make matters worse, the fake vials have been contaminated with bacteria and many contain no active ingredient.
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Editors Note: The following reports from the annual scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology held March 30 to April 2, 2003, were obtained by handwritten notes, press releases, and news reports.
