Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4173

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Publication type: Journal Article

Chirac P.
Ethics in the pharmaceutical industry: acceptance of responsibility or a facet of marketing?
International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medcine 1991; 2:7-10

Abstract:

Recently Ciba-Geigy has been active in promoting responsible behaviour by the pharmaceutical industry. The vigilance of health professionals will determine whether the pharmaceutical industry does move towards the permanent adoption of high standards of self-discipline.

Keywords:
*editorial/Ciba-Geigy/clioquinol/phenylbutazone/regulation of promotion/relationship between medical profession and industry/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: INDUSTRY/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION