Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8890

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Publication type: Journal Article

Feldmann EG.
Brand name system-an intrusion upon the profession
J Am Pharm Assoc 1971 Jul; 11:376-379, 390

Abstract:

Amending the antisubstitution laws to allow brand name substitution will enable the pharmacist to become the decision maker in product selection. The present trade name system has enabled pharmaceutical industries to shape the pattern of drug use by influencing the prescribing habits of physicians. The pharmacist who has had training to prepare him to select drug products is hampered by industry backed antisubstitution laws. The selection of drugs is on the shoulders of the physician who has had no formal training in the area and who is greatly influenced by industry advertising.