DTC Implications: FDA Calls Foul on Magic Johnson Promotional DVD
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
FDA's criticisms of promotional DVD for Abbott's Kaletra highlight pitfalls of celebrity testimonials. FDA says too much of the session with the basketball star focuses on benefits from the drug; risk information is just an afterthought. The interview with the net star also demonstrates FDA concept of inaccurate "net impression." The DVD creates implied claim that drug works for five years - without supporting data.