FDA Panel Rejects Use of BPH Drugs for Prostate Cancer Prevention - Renal and Urology News

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FDA Panel Rejects Use of BPH Drugs for Prostate Cancer Prevention - Renal and Urology News

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An FDA advisory panel has voted against expanding the labeling of dutasteride (Avodart, GlaxoSmithKline) and finasteride (Proscar, Merck) so that these drugs--"which are indicated for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)--"could be marketed for the prevention of prostate cancer (PCa) in men at risk for the disease.

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