FDA, Drug Ads

FDA's New Rules Require TV Drug Ads to Be Clearer, More Direct
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) now requires TV and radio drug ads to be clearer and more direct. The new guidelines, which have been over 15 years in the making, are designed to end industry practices that downplay or distract viewers from risk information.
New FDA rules target those ubiquitous TV drug commercials
The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.
FDA implements new rules for drug ads
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented new rules for TV drug ads to make them clearer and more direct in explaining medication risks and side effects.
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
The new rules, which cover both TV and radio, instruct drugmakers to use simple, consumer-friendly language when describing their drugs, without medical jargon, distracting visuals or audio effects. A 2007 law directed the FDA to ensure that drug risk information appears “in a clear, conspicuous and neutral manner.”
New FDA rules require TV drug ads to be more clear and direct
The FDA spent more than 15 years crafting the guidelines, which are designed to do away with industry practices that downplay or distract viewers from drug risks.
Why the FDA Wants TV Drug Ads to Use Simpler Words and Lose the Distractions
Clear descriptions of potential risks and side effects will be required under rules that go into effect Nov. 20, even as the Trump administration readies an offensive against big pharma.
FDA puts new restrictions on TV ads for drugs
The new rules instruct drugmakers to use simple, consumer-friendly language when describing their drugs, without medical jargon.
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