Healthy Skepticism Library item: 7613

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Publication type: Journal Article

Hurley D.
Federal guidance
Pharmacy Practice News 2003; 30:(7):

Abstract:

This article discusses a new federal guidance initiative developed by the Department of Health and Human Service’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the impact of it’s implementation on the relationship between hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies are discouraged to provide business courtesies like entertainment, travel and meals to influence the prescribing of drugs. The establishment of formularies, price discounts and the average wholesale price of drugs are also considered.