Restrictive Provincial Drug Policies May Have Benefits

... The introduction of selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors (COX-2 inhibitors, or coxibs), a group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) widely used to treat arthritis and musculoskeletal problems, has resulted in a rapid increase in the number of people exposed to NSAIDs. Compared with traditional NSAIDS, coxibs are felt to offer a lower risk of stomach bleeding. [click link for full article] ...