Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6454

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Publication type: Journal Article

Scott DK, Ferner RE.
'The strategy of desire' and rational prescribing.
Br J Clin Pharmacol 1994 Mar; 37:(3):217-9

Abstract:

The most effective use of medicines is based on the rational analysis of their benefits, safety and costs. the most effective marketing of medicines may replace an appeal to reasoned analysis by an appeal to unconscious desires. This paper discusses the conflict between these two forces, and the need to redress the balance of their influences on prescribing.

Keywords:
*analysis/United Kingdom/quality of information/quality of information/quality of prescribing/promotional literature/Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry/ABPI/EVALUATION OF PROMOTION: GENERAL QUALITY OF INFORMATION/INFLUENCE OF PROMOTION: PRESCRIBING, DRUG USE/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: DIRECT GOVERNMENT REGULATION/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION Advertising Cost-Benefit Analysis Ethics, Pharmacy Humans Prescriptions, Drug*