Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9403

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Publication type: Journal Article

Wechsler J.
Regulating drug promotion: more harm than good?
Pharmaceutical Technology 1992 Aug; 16:18, 20, 22, 24

Abstract:

A discussion of the USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposed regulations on drug promotion and kickbacks by the pharmaceutical industry and industry sponsored continuing medical education is provided; results of a previously published study commissioned by the Department of Health and Human Services examining the educational worth of pharmaceutical advertisements are also provided.