Posted by Rick on October 13, 2002, at 0:46:38
In reply to Glaxo Gets OK for Ads Claiming Paxil Not Addictive, posted by Rick on October 12, 2002, at 20:30:11
BTW, I agree with the FDA on their assertion that they should retain sole oversight on issues involving drug ad claims. It's maddening and unfortunate that the FDA is unduly influenced by big-company clout, but the courts have no business ruling on what's an acceptable drug ad claim. Going down that road would create a huge legal mess that would benefit no one except lawyers. If an ad claim that's OK in Pittsburgh can be ruled a no-no in Philadelphia, that would kill drug advertising altogether (hmmm...maybe that *wouldn't* be such a bad thing after all...)
Rick
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