Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8218

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Publication type: Journal Article

Simmonds H.
Prescription medicines Code of Practice Authority investigates criticisms of advertisements.
BMJ 1998 Feb 7; 316:(7129):476

Abstract:

Some points regarding criticisms of the laws of Europe and Great Britain regarding prescription drug advertising are summarized and the procedures used by the British Code of Practice Authority to deal with the pharmaceutical industry and complaints regarding the content or presentation of prescription drug advertisements are briefly discussed; specific complaints regarding advertisements for nifedipine (Adalat) and donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) are mentioned.

Keywords:
Advertising* Drug Industry* Ethics, Medical Great Britain Prescriptions, Drug*