Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4006

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Publication type: Journal Article

MaLAM letter follow-up—Merck Sharp & Dohme. Denial of responsibility
MaLAM Newsletter 1989 Jun;

Abstract:

Merck denies that it receives any profit from the sales of Penstrep by its distributor in Thailand.

Keywords:
*analysis/Thailand/developing countries/Penstrep/Merck/antibiotics/company responses/ profit motive/MaLAM/Medical Lobby for Appropriate Marketing/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: CONSUMERS/PATIENTS/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: COMPANY STANDARDS/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES