Healthy Skepticism Library item: 2350

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Publication type: Journal Article

Therapeutic Products Programme.
Advertising Standards Canada and the Therapeutic Product Programme's roles and consultation related to advertising review and complaint adjudication
2001 Jan 22;
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpb-dgps/therapeut/zfiles/english/policy/issued/advcaf_e.pdf

Abstract:

This policy is intended to clarify the roles of the ASC and the TPP with respect to the review of advertising directed to the consumers for nonprescription drugs authorized for human use; to clarify their roles regarding the processing of complaints; and to define procedures for interagency consultation.

Keywords:
*policy statement/Canada/Therapeutic Products Programme/Advertising Standards Canada/nonprescription drugs/over-the-counter medications/PROMOTION AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION: CONSUMERS AND PATIENTS/PROMOTION IN SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC AREAS: OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS/REGULATIONS, CODES, GUIDELINES: DIRECT GOVERNMENT REGULATION