Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6738

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Publication type: Journal Article

Beaufour-Ipsen’s promotion of Smecta (smectite)
MaLAM International News 1997 May-Jun; 15:(5-6):1-2

Abstract:

Beaufour-Ipsen is openly opposing the recommendations of the WHO in its defence of the promotion of Smecta.

Keywords:
*analysis/developing countries/Beaufour-Ipsen/Smecta/company responses/quality of information/WHO/World Health Organization/diarrhea/MaLAM/Medical Lobby for Appropriate Marketing/diarrhea/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: COMPANY STANDARDS/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES/PROMOTION IN SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC AREAS: DIARRHEA/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: FEEDBACK TO COMPANIES