Stricter Fines for Violating Direct-to-Consumer Advertisements

Year: 2009

Resolution Number: 25

Action Taken: Approved

Status:

Author(s): P. Dileep Kumar

Sponsor: P. Dileep Kumar, MD

On behalf of: St. Clair County Delegation

Committee: E (Science & Education Affairs)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to lobby the Food and Drug Administration for stricter sanctions and monetary fines against pharmaceutical companies for flouting the guidelines regarding direct-to-consumer advertisements.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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