MEASURE WILL PROTECT DISTRICT RESIDENTS FROM UNETHICAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG MARKETING TACTICS 

 Washington, D.C.  – Today, the D.C. Council voted 7-6 to pass the “SafeRx Act of 2007.” The measure will protect District of Columbia residents from several potentially harmful prescription drug marketing practices. Among other things, the legislation will require the licensure of pharmaceutical representatives and prohibit them from providing knowingly false information to physicians.

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