More specific drug ads and labels would benefit consumers, a study reveals

Friday, June 5, 2009 - 19:56 in Psychology & Sociology

But pharmaceutical companies insist that their ads are not misleading. For years, American consumers have been bombarded with overhyped advertising for prescription drugs. On average, they spend more time watching drug ads on TV -- 16 hours a year -- than talking with their primary care doctors.

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