Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3178
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Publication type: Journal Article
Organon censured for marketing of anabolic steroids in developing countries
Lancet 1984; 1:155
Abstract:
In developing countries Organon has been marketing anabolic steroids for conditions such as malnutrition, loss of appetite and low weight. The Dutch development group WEMOS complained to the Netherlands Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers which censured Organon under the code of marketing of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations.
Keywords:
*news story/Netherlands/developing countries/Organon/anabolic steroids/regulation of promotion/ IFPMA/ International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: COMPLIANCE, SANCTIONS, STANDARDS/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION