Bill would regulate pharmaceutical salespeople in Washington, DC
Washington Post, December 10, 2007
The Washington, DC, City Council is scheduled to vote on a bill that would make DC the first jurisdiction in the country to license pharmaceutical sales representatives. One council members say the move would help protect doctors and patients from disreputable agents who help drive up the costs of prescription drugs.
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