The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 270 No 7251 p741
31 May 2003

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BMJ looks at industry relations

"Doctors, drug companies and, most importantly, patients would all benefit from greater distance between doctors and drug companies," argues Dr Richard Smith, editor of the BMJ.

The 31 May issue of the BMJ focuses on the relationship between doctors and drug companies and explores its effects on research, its influence on prescribing, and the consequences for patients.