To what extent can the FDA truly regulate pharmaceutical advertisements?
The Curious Case of Pharmaceutical Ads in the U.S. Pharmaceutical ads in the U.S. draw strong reactions—some people find them annoying, others absurd. Interestingly, the U.S. is one of only two high-income countries that allow these direct-to-consumer ads, the other being New Zealand. So, what gives? Why haven’t we put a stop to these ads? …