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AMA Favors Ban on Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs, Medical Devices

ama recommends ban on direct to consumer drug advertismentsPhysicians at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) recently voted in favor of a ban on direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs and medical devices. According to an official AMA press release, money spent on drug advertising has increased by 30 percent in the last two years to $4.5 billion. Professionals expressed concerns that this sort of promotion, which is allowed ...

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