Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4340

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Publication type: Journal Article

Fletcher RH, Fletcher SW.
Pharmaceutical advertisements in medical journals.
Ann Intern Med 1992 Jun 1; 116:(11):951-2

Abstract:

A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found a high proportion of drug advertisements that appeared to violate existing Food and Drug Administration regulations. The policies of the Annals of Internal Medicine regarding journal advertising are discussed. The Canadian Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board may be a model for the U.S. to follow

Keywords:
*editorial/United States/Canada/Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (Can)/journal advertisements/Food and Drug Administration/FDA/quality of information/preclearance of advertisements/EVALUATION OF PROMOTION: JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENTS/PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES: JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENTS/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: AUTONOMOUS BODIES/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: DIRECT GOVERNMENT REGULATION Advertising/standards* Editorial Policies* Government Regulation Periodicals/standards* Pharmaceutical Preparations* Professional Misconduct United States