Drug company accused of breaking advertising regulations
BMJ 2003; 326 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7399.1106-b (Published 22 May 2003) Cite this as: BMJ 2003;326:1106- Fabian Waechter
- BMJ
The Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin has accused the drug company Novartis of breaching advertising regulations in its advertisement for pimecrolimus, a new cream for treating dermatitis (2003;41(5):33-6).
A recent review by the bulletin resulted in three criticisms. The main concern was that while the licence limits the use to patients aged 2 years and older, the recent advertisement, published in many medical journals, shows a baby who looks younger than 2 years, implying that the cream could be used on babies below that age. The bulletin is consequently demanding that the drug's licence be withdrawn.
But a spokesman …
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