Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3611

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Publication type: Journal Article

Smith EL.
Drug promotion in the Third World.
Lancet 1988 Jul 23; 2:(8604):224

Abstract:

The makers of an antifungal medication are promoting it in Saudi Arabia for the treatment of common benign dermatological conditions despite the fact that it suppresses testosterone production and has adverse effects on the liver which are sometimes fatal.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/Saudi Arabia/developing countries/safety & risk information/quality of information/EVALUATION OF PROMOTION: DRUG SAFETY/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Developing Countries* Drug Industry* Ethics*