FDA, Drug Ads

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.”
FDA's New Rules Require TV Drug Ads to Be Clearer, More Direct
The new rules become binding on November 20, but many drug companies have already been acting within these requirements. Companies have always been required by the FDA to give a b
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 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.
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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