Does Anyone Really Read The 'fine Print' For Drug Ads?

[brahmburgers]

In regard to the required full page 'fine print' on the overleaf page of the glossy ads in magazines for advertised drugs: Here's a tidbit I lifted verbatem which gave details for a new drug called Lantus (insulin glarline [rDNA origin] injection) -

Under the sub-heading; "Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility,"

An unabridged sentence read as follows; "The findings in female mice were not conclusive due to excessive mortality in all dose groups during the study."

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Unrelated true-life tidbit: Late in his life, Johnny Cash was hosting Bono and his band for supper one evening. After finishing the obligitory grace before the meal, Johnny added, "sure miss the drugs, though."