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This image provided by Covis Pharma shows packaging for the company's Makena medication. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, April 6, 2023 ordered the immediate market withdrawal of a drug intended to prevent premature births, which has remained available for years despite data showing it doesn't help pregnant women. The decision follows repeated efforts by Swiss drugmaker Covis Pharma to keep Makena on the U.S. market while it conducted additional studies. (Covis Pharma via AP)

This image provided by Covis Pharma shows packaging for the company's Makena medication. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, April 6, 2023 ordered the immediate market withdrawal of a drug intended to prevent premature births, which has remained available for years despite data showing it doesn't help pregnant women. The decision follows repeated efforts by Swiss drugmaker Covis Pharma to keep Makena on the U.S. market while it conducted additional studies. (Covis Pharma via AP)

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