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Healthy Skepticism Library item: 20317

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Publication type: Journal Article

Heineck I, Gallina SM, da Silva T, Dal Pizzol F, Schenkel EP
Análise da publicidade de medicamentos veiculada em emissoras de rádio do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil Analysis of non-prescription drug radio advertising in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil
Cadernos de Saúde Pública 1998 Jan;
http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-311X1998000100028


Abstract:

Abstract Drug advertisements for non-prescription (over-the-counter) drugs on the main radio stations in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, were analyzed as to the information provided about generic names, pharmaceutical company, composition, and dosage. From August 1995 to January 1996, 250 advertisements for 28 products were recorded. More than 80% of these advertisements provided no information on these topics and thus failed to comply with Brazilian legislation. On the contrary, a large number of advertisements (39%) emphasize absence of risks, with claims such as “no contraindications”, inducing consumers to use such drugs indiscriminately. The study showed that drugs were advertised like any other merchandise, with no concern over fundamental information such as product identification, precautions, and possible side effects.
Key words Drug Publicity; Legislation, Drug; Drug Utilization

Resumo As propagandas de medicamentos veiculadas nas principais rádios do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, foram analisadas no período de agosto de 1995 a janeiro de 1996. Durante o período de observação foram documentadas 250 peças publicitárias referentes a 28 produtos. A maioria destas propagandas (>80%) não apresenta declarações quanto ao nome genérico, à composição, à posologia e ao laboratório fabricante do produto, infringindo, dessa forma, a legislação vigente no país. Além disso, um número significativo das peças publicitárias (39%) enfatizam a ausência de quaisquer riscos, mediante declarações como “Não tem contra-indicações”, caracterizando a indução ao uso indiscriminado. A análise mostra que os medicamentos são promovidos como produtos quaisquer, omitindo-se informações fundamentais a respeito de cuidados, reações adversas e contra-indicações.
Palavras-chave Publicidade de Medicamento; Legislação de Medicamentos; Uso de Medicamentos

 

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