Poll result: Is Genzyme morally corrupt?

This poll was done in relation to Genzyme's decision to withdraw Campath (alemtuzumab) from the market and thereby prevent further off-label use of the drug in MSers until the new version is licensed for treating RRMS! 

Jeremy Laurance. Neurologists appeal to health secretary over withdrawal of drug for MS patients. BMJ 2012; 345 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.e7449 (Published 2 November 2012)

..... The doctors said they are disappointed by the actions of Genzyme, a subsidiary of the multinational drug company Sanofi. One called the company “morally corrupt” for disrupting the treatment of patients in favour of future profits.....




"The result of this poll speaks for itself! A hung result. It appears that no side has won the argument and the perspective of the British neurologist, who made this claim, is not shared by all. The message for Genzyme is that they need to explain their position to the readers of this blog and make the case, why they had to withdraw Campath from the market, clear! I personally don't think silence is an option!" 


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