Abstract
Susan Chimonas and Jerome Kassirer argue that giving out "free" drug samples is not effective in improving drug access for the indigent, does not promote rational drug use, and raises the cost of care.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Conflict of Interest
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Drug Industry / economics*
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Drug Industry / ethics
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Gift Giving
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Health Care Costs
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Health Services Accessibility / economics
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Humans
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Marketing*
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Practice Patterns, Physicians' / economics
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Practice Patterns, Physicians' / ethics
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Prescription Drugs / economics*
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Quality of Health Care