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Facto Markets a Prescription Drug for Depression Called New Life

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Facto markets a prescription drug for depression called New Life.In a television advertisement they claim that the product will make a person "feel like a kid again." At the close of the advertisement,a disclaimer runs at the bottom of the screen in small print stating "use only as directed by a physician," and "call for details." The product has effectiveness disclaimers and warnings printed on the product package,such as "may cause weight gain" and "may cause heart valve problems," but these don't appear in any of the media advertising.No further information regarding the company or ways to provide information regarding the drug was given.What are the restrictions placed on prescription advertising by the FDA? Did Facto comply with those restrictions? What are the ethical considerations? Discuss fully.

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The FDA eased restrictions on the advert...

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