DTC Ad Effect On Consumer Regard For Physician Advice Is Problematic - FDA
Executive Summary
One third of consumers believe they "can choose medication without [a] doctor's advice," according to a Time magazine survey of consumer attitudes presented to the Food & Drug Law Institute Sept. 10.
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