Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4677

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Publication type: Journal Article

Brodie-brown , W. F.
Pharmaceutical ads under editorial control: is it necessary. Response
Canadian Medical Association Journal 1993; 39:1325

Abstract:

The ad for Habitrol was approved by the Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board. Ciba-Geigy is also reviewing all of its promotional material.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/Canada/Ciba-Geigy/journal advertisements/ Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (Can)/ quality of information/preclearance of advertisements/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: INDUSTRY/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: AUTONOMOUS BODIES

Notes:

Reply to: Joe Morrissy, Canadian Family Physician 1993;39:1325.
Editorial on the topic: Tony Dixon, Canadian Family Physician 1993;39:1298-1300.
Conflict of interest: Dr. Brodie-Brown is director of clinical investigation for Ciba-Geigy.