In a recent study published in
JAMA Dermatology online, the
relationship between samples
of dermatology products and
prescription patterns for acne and
rosacea was explored to “help
inform policy guidelines on the
use of free samples in a physician’s
office.”
The authors, from Stanford
University School of Medicine
in California, concluded that
“free drug samples can alter the
prescribing habits of physicians
away from the use of less expensive
generic medications,” adding that
the benefits of free samples must
be weighed against potential
negative effects on prescribing
behaviour and prescription costs.
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