Doctors prescribe caution over drugmakers' influence

 
By The Associated Press
Published: September 21, 2008

TRENTON , N.J. — Just about every segment of the medical community is piling on the pharmaceutical industry these days, accusing drugmakers of deceiving the public, manipulating doctors and putting profits before patients.

Recent articles and editorials in major medical journals blast the industry. Medical schools, teaching hospitals and physician groups are changing rules to limit the influence of pharmaceutical...


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