Two independent US Senators, Bernie Sanders and Angus King, have introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act that would ban prescription drug ads on TV, radio, print, digital platforms and social media.
Writing to one's legislator in reality can't overcome the First Amendment aspect of the issue. Plus, lobbying money carries a lot of weight with them. A realistic approach (once the present administration is gone) would be tighter scrutiny of the ads by the FDA and the FTC, with prominent information about cost, indications, and AE's.
Amen to this! Thanks Gary for continuing your important work. Much admired, especially by me! Don’t give up the fight!
Writing to one's legislator in reality can't overcome the First Amendment aspect of the issue. Plus, lobbying money carries a lot of weight with them. A realistic approach (once the present administration is gone) would be tighter scrutiny of the ads by the FDA and the FTC, with prominent information about cost, indications, and AE's.