Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4686

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Publication type: Journal Article

Dean M.
Conflicts of interest in drug regulation.
Lancet 1993 Sep 18; 342:(8873):732

Abstract:

The National Consumer Council wants the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry to institute tighter sanctions for violations of the Code of Practice. The NCC is also concerned about the trend for advertisements to contain cost-effectiveness claims. It also wants press access to the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority.

Keywords:
*news story/United Kingdom/ABPI/Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry/National Consumer Council (UK)/Code of Practice (UK)/Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority/regulation of promotion/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: CONSUMERS/PATIENTS/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: COMPLIANCE, SANCTIONS, STANDARDS