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- Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 14:44:55 -0400 (EDT)
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Glaxosmithkline Fined $3bn After Bribing Doctors to Increase Drugs Sales
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Glaxosmithkline Fined $3bn After Bribing Doctors to Increase Drugs Sales
Sales reps in the US encouraged to mis-sell antidepressants Paxil and
Wellbutrin and asthma treatment Advair
Simon Neville
Guardian.co.uk
Tuesday 3 July 2012 12.19 EDT
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/jul/03/
glaxosmithkline-fined-bribing-doctors-pharmaceuticals?newsfeed=true
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A shorter URL for the above link:
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http://tinyurl.com/cwfzqz5
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The pharmaceutical group GlaxoSmithKline has been fined $3bn (1.9bn) after
admitting bribing doctors and encouraging the prescription of unsuitable
antidepressants to children. Glaxo is also expected to admit failing to
report safety problems with the diabetes drug Avandia in a district court
in Boston on Thursday.
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The company encouraged sales reps in the US to mis-sell three drugs to
doctors and lavished hospitality and kickbacks on those who agreed to
write extra prescriptions, including trips to resorts in Bermuda, Jamaica
and California.
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The company admitted corporate misconduct over the antidepressants Paxil
and Wellbutrin and asthma drug Advair.
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Psychiatrists and their partners were flown to five-star hotels, on
all-expenses-paid trips where speakers, paid up to $2,500 to attend, gave
presentations on the drugs. They could enjoy diving, golf, fishing and
other extra activities arranged by the company.
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GSK also paid for articles on its drugs to appear in medical journals and
"independent" doctors were hired by the company to promote the treatments,
according to court documents.
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Paxil which was only approved for adults was promoted as suitable for
children and teenagers by the company despite trials that showed it was
ineffective, according to prosecutors.
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Children and teenagers are only treated with antidepressants in
exceptional circumstances due to an increased risk of suicide.
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GSK held eight lavish three-day events in 2000 and 2001 at hotels in
Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Palm Springs, California, to promote the drug to
doctors for unapproved use.
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Those who attended were given $750, free board and lodging and access to
activities including snorkelling, golf, deep-sea fishing, rafting,
glass-bottomed boat rides, hot-air balloon rides and, on one trip, a tour
of the Bacardi rum distillery, all paid for by GSK.
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Air fares were also covered for doctors and spouses, in most cases, and
speakers at the event were paid $2,500 each.
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Before one event, the compere said: "We have a wonderful and unforgettable
night planned. Without giving it all away, I can tell you you'll be
experiencing a taste of luxury."
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Not everyone was impressed, though. One psychiatrist complained: "The
style of the conference would have been suitable for a convention of
cosmetics sales reps; this is supposed to be a scientific meeting. To me,
the music, lights, videos, emcees are offputting and a distraction, even
demeaning."
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The complete article may be read at the URL above.
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According to the Common Cause directory: ALEC Corporations,
GlaxoSmithKline is a member of ALEC.
http://www.commoncause.org/site/pp.asp?c=dkLNK1MQIwG&b=8078765
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The Koch Brothers are Major Supporters of ALEC
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