Healthy Skepticism Library item: 2878
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Publication type: Journal Article
Lexchin J.
About those drug ads . . .
Canadian Family Physician 1976; 22:109-110
Abstract:
The author presents evidence that advertising does influence the editorial policy of some journals. Moreover, the purpose of pharmaceutical advertising is not to remind physicians about the form and availability of drugs but to sell drugs.
Keywords:
*letter to the editor/Canada/editorial freedom/ad revenue/journal advertisements/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: HEALTH PROFESSION STUDENTS/INFLUENCE OF PROMOTION: PUBLICATION