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In a large U.S. survey published in 2007,
over 9 of 10 physicians reported some type of
relationship with the pharmaceutical industry:
8 out of 10 received gifts, usually free food at
their workplace;
8 out of 10 received free drug samples;
4 out of 10 had their expenses paid to attend
meetings and conferences;
3 out of 10 were paid consultants, on a
company speakers bureau or advisory board
USA spending on promoting
prescription medicines 2002
(IMS Health)
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