Monday, November 17, 2008

ADHD - all aboard the gravy train!

THE Australian committee setting guidelines for the treatment of ADHD is dominated by members who have financial connections to drug giants, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.

Seven of the 10 group members, including doctors, have declared receiving grants, airfares, hotels or overseas trips from companies making drugs to treat the disorder.

One non-medical member, former teacher Geraldine Moore, had the bill for her book launch picked up by Eli Lilly - manufacturer of Stattera - one of the two major ADHD drugs.

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Hat tip: PM

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