STAT+: FDA is urged by advocacy group to ban DTC prescription drug ads

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An advocacy group has petitioned the FDA to ban direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription medicines. No specific companies or drugs are identified in the petition.

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Advocacy group petitioned FDA to ban direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription medicines

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Published by STAT News on July 23, 2026 1:00 PM

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