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Nature 436, 910-911 (18 August 2005) | doi:10.1038/436910a; Published online 17 August 2005

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Drug firms back-pedal on direct advertising

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The pharmaceutical industry is taking a long, hard look at how it promotes its products to the public. Colin Macilwain reports.

The woman on the television has an enticing question: "In the mood for something different?" Levitra, she purrs, "is the best way to experience that difference".