Healthy Skepticism Library item: 2821

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Publication type: Journal Article

Schreier HA, Berger L.
Letter: On medical imperialism.
Lancet 1974 Jun 8; 1:(7867):1161

Abstract:

Even after Parke Davis was forced to issue strict warnings about the hazards involved in using chloramphenical in many other countries package inserts remain inadequate.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/developing countries/ chloramphenicol/ package inserts/ quality of information/ Parke Davis/ United States/EVALUATION OF PROMOTION: COMPARISON BETWEEN DEVELOPING AND DEVELOPED COUNTRIES/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Anemia/chemically induced Bone Marrow Diseases/chemically induced Chloramphenicol/adverse effects* Chloramphenicol/therapeutic use Developing Countries Drug Industry* Drug Labeling/standards Drug and Narcotic Control Drugs, Non-Prescription Humans United States United States Food and Drug Administration