Year: 2006
Resolution Number: 99
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status:
Author(s): David Puzycki, MD
Sponsor: David Puzycki, MD, Berrien County
On behalf of:
Committee: D (Public Health)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS send a letter to Merck objecting to the use of physician portrayal in direct to consumer advertising; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to send a letter to Merck objecting to the use of physician portrayal in direct to consumer advertising; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS send a letter to Merck objecting to misleading the public regarding the relative risk of statins in order to promote a product that cannot be considered anything but an add-on or second line product in the event of statin failure, contraindication or intolerance.RATIONALE: The Committee amended the first and second resolves to better explain the intent of the resolution.
RESOLVED: That MSMS send a letter to Merck objecting to the use of physician portrayal in direct to consumer advertising; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to send a letter to Merck objecting to the use of physician portrayal in direct to consumer advertising; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS send a letter to Merck objecting to misleading the public regarding the relative risk of statins in order to promote a product that cannot be considered anything but an add-on or second line product in the event of statin failure, contraindication or intolerance.RATIONALE: The Committee amended the first and second resolves to better explain the intent of the resolution.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for Objection to Merck Advertisement