Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8885

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Publication type: Journal Article

Stetler CJ.
Pharmaceutical field: a house divided?
Pharmacy Times 1972 May; 38:32-38

Abstract:

In view of the present differences between pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry, common bonds and past achievements of the 2 fields are reviewed in an effort to strengthen the ties. Backed by industry research which is meeting more and more therapeutic needs, and sustained by mass production methods, pharmacy has been able to expand greatly its inventory of effective products, its professional services, and the income which these produce, while at the same time providing benefits to the customers. Industry also has a long record of encouragement of pharmaceutical education, i.e., recruitment materials; financial support via scholarships, loans and donations; and support of professional meetings. Pharmaceutical manufacturers’ opposition to repeal of the antisubstitution laws and the subject of differential pricing are also discussed.