Rebate Card For Alcon’s Pataday Is More Than Meets The Eye, FDA Says
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Promotion is not a reminder ad since the ophthalmic’s indication is depicted graphically, a notice of violation letter contends. Citation about advertising and promotional infractions is the second in about a year for Alcon Research.
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