Posted by mist on July 21, 2002, at 13:10:45
In reply to Re: frustration - the medical monopoly » cybercafe, posted by fachad on July 21, 2002, at 9:38:40
> I'm not sure, but I think the pharmaceutical companies are forbidden by law from promoting off label uses for their products.
Although it wouldn't really be promotion. Just providing information in response to a private request. You would think it would be the companies' right to do that, especially with the doctor's permission. But maybe not.
In any case, wouldn't the doctors most likely to prescribe that type of med for depression be found in a cutting-edge, research-oriented setting, where experimental treatments might be more accepted?
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