FDA Marty Makary: Today we're taking action to rein in Pharma ads.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
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Dr. Marty Makary: Today we’re taking long-overdue action to rein in pharmaceutical ads.
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For too long, misleading ads have distorted the doctor-patient relationship and driven costly, inappropriate care.
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Our actions will encompass online pharmacies promoting drugs with no mention of side effects, and paid social media influencers advertising drugs.

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