r/science • u/FunnyGamer97 • 1d ago

Medicine Most US neurologists prescribing MS drugs have received pharma industry cash | Nearly 80% of US neurologists prescribing drugs for multiple sclerosis (MS) received at least one pharma industry payment, with higher volume prescribers more likely to be beneficiaries, 5 year study finds

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1095648
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u/son_et_lumiere 1d ago

What the reps can and cannot say is highly regulated.

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u/treehugger100 1d ago

And regulations are always followed I’m sure.

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u/son_et_lumiere 1d ago

They are because they're heavily fined if not. There are legal teams at these pharma companies who are very adamant and particular about following the letter of the law. Any promotional material has to go through FDA review and approval. And there will be random checks at events by FDA folks.