Healthy Skepticism Library item: 14112
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Publication type: Journal Article
Velo G, Bassi M, Apolone G, Rossi M, Buscone N, et al.
Informazione scientifica sul farmaco: Risultati di un indagine pilota su un campione di medici di medicina generale [Provision of scientific information on drugs: Results of a pilot survey of general medicine doctors]
Economia & Politica del Farmaco 2006; 7:13Â19
Abstract:
Unofficial abstract
This survey found that on average Italian general practitioners receive 11 visits per week by pharmaceutical sales representatives. The study suggested that information from representatives is considered complete and sufficiently reliable by many doctors.
Notes:
Article in Italian
