Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4445

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Publication type: Journal Article

Watts MR, Wilkenfeld JD.
The role of the Federal Trade Commission in regulating non-prescription drug advertising and promotion
Journal of Drug Issues 1992; 22:265-276

Abstract:

This article focuses on the manner in which the Federal Trade Commission regulates advertising in general and over-the-counter drug advertising in particular. It also highlights the cooperation that exists between the Commission and the Food and Drug Administration in both food and drug matters.

Keywords:
*analysis/United States/Food and Drug Administration/FDA/Federal Trade Commission/regulation of promotion/over-the-counter medications/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: REGULATORS AND GOVERNMENT/PROMOTION IN SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC AREAS: OTC MEDICATIONS/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: COMPLIANCE, SANCTIONS, STANDARDS/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: DIRECT GOVERNMENT REGULATION