Drug Company Gifts To Doctors Should Be Disclosed And Limited, Ct AG Urges
March 1st, 2010 admin
Conn Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today urged legislation requiring strict limitations and strong disclosure of pharmaceutical drug company gifts to doctors that may improperly influence health care decisions. (Press release which CtWatchdog totally agrees with) Blumenthal — who has handled several major investigations and settlements involving drug company influence over doctors — testified on the legislation
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