Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3476

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Publication type: Journal Article

Wilmshurst P.
An investigation by the ABPI (Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry)
Lancet. 1987 Jan 10; 1:(8524):104

Abstract:

Griffin confirms that the ABPI lacks powers to deal with some types of serious misconduct by its member companies. Sterling was guilty of trying to influence the results and presentation of scientific trials.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/United Kingdom/Sterling/ drug company sponsored research/ ABPI/ Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry/regulation of promotion/PROMOTION DISGUISED: CLINICAL TRIALS/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION Amrinone/adverse effects Drug Industry/standards* Great Britain Humans Social Control, Formal* Societies, Pharmaceutical*