Vermont Governor Signs Bill That Aims To Increase Use Of Generic Prescription Drugs
In addition, the law includes a provision that would restrict the prescribing records of physicians by allowing doctors to opt-in to make the information available to drug manufacturers for use in sales calls. The Vermont Medical Society said the requirement will "limit one of the biggest health care cost drivers -- aggressive pharmaceutical marketing." Paul Burns, executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, said, "This law is the right prescription for patients and their doctors in Vermont."
However, Julie Corcoran, vice president of state policy for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, said that it was "unfortunate" that the legislation was "signed into law," adding that her organization would prefer to give doctors the opportunity to opt-out of sharing their records (Remsen, Burlington Free Press, 6/12).
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