Doctor, doctor

Article Abstract:

A 1992 ruling from the European Commission makes it illegal for manufacturers of prescription drugs to sell their goods directly to European consumers. They are not permitted to advertise their products in the popular media, and may only advertise them in medical journals and other professional publications. Drug manufacturers are increasingly turning to patient support groups in order to make contact with patients. It is clear that the advertising of prescription drugs must be regulated, but allowing consumer advertising would boost public interest in health.

Ethical Preparations, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Advertising Regulation, Drugs, Advertising, Advertising law

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No deposit, no return: amyloid plaques

Article Abstract:

Protein molecules that collect within the body are called amyloid plaques, and the development of such plaques can cause physical problems, such as Alzheimer's disease and prion diseases. Research with a derivative of the anticancer drug doxoburicin or IDX shows that it may be effective.

Anticancer Drugs, Health aspects, Research, Prevention, Alzheimer's disease, Amyloidosis, Antineoplastic agents, Prions, Prions (Proteins), Protein metabolism disorders

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Taking the tablets

Article Abstract:

Drug companies are banding together and making deals to market over-the-counter medications in response to growing government regulation of prescription drugs. Glaxo, Warner-Lambert and Wellcome are combining their non-prescription operations.

Chewing gum, Pharmaceutical industry, Marketing, Contracts, Warner-Lambert Co., WLA, Nonprescription drugs, Wellcome PLC, Glaxo Pharmaceuticals

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