AACE Jumps Into Thyroid Drug Controversy

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) objects to the recommendation from the National Organization of Women (NOW) and the Gray Panthers that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) withdraw Synthroid, a thyroid medication, from the market. These organizations want Synthroid removed from the market until it demonstrates compliance with FDA safety and efficacy requirements. ``While AACE does not endorse specific products, it feels that this proposed action is extremely