
Drug companies shamelessly bribe doctors to sell their latest and greatest wonder drugs, spending an average of over $8,000 per doctor-a total of over $25 BILLION every year-on free trips, lunches, gifts, consulting fees, and the like. It's an unacceptable conflict of interest that's driving up drug costs and making the term responsible medicine seem like an oxymoron. But the Consumers Union has introduced a bill that could shed some light on these underhanded practices. It's called the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (S 2029 and HR 5605), and it would require drug companies to report all gifts over $25. Support the bill that would expose such conflicts of interest by sending a message to your representative. The Consumers Union has made it easy for you by drafting a pre-composed letter. Click here to do your part in this battle against Big Pharma. |