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Published: September 21, 2008
Doctors prescribe caution over drugmakers' influence
By The Associated Press
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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