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Govt Should Screen Drug Promotion Material, Scope of Information Provided: HSC Member
A member of the Health Sciences Council (HSC) on June 7 leaned on the government to screen promotional material for pharmaceuticals and the scope of information that can be provided by sales reps in order to thwart improper detailing activities.…
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