January 11, 2008
Study Finds Drug Samples Go to Wealthy Patients
Free drug samples promoted as a way of getting medications into the hands of needy patients more often than not end up lining the medicine cabinets of wealthy and insured patients, according to a study by physicians from Harvard Medical School and one of its teaching affiliates, Cambridge Health Alliance.
A report on the study will appear in the February issue of the American Journal of Public Health.
"While many doctors still view samples as a safety net for their neediest
This is an article for subscribers only. You may access this article by purchasing a:
Digital or Print Subscription
Web Pass
Already have an account? Log In Now.
-
Off Beat
-
The Chronicle Review
-
Administration
