SF-Based Telehealth Startup Hims & Hers Gets Negative Attention From Congress After Super Bowl Ad
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A Super Bowl ad for semaglutide medications from Hims & Hers has sparked controversy among U.S. senators for lacking necessary disclaimers about safety and side effects. By presenting the drug as 'doctor trusted,' without the standard side effect disclosures required for prescription drugs, the ad potentially misleads patients. Senators Durbin and Marshall are pressing the FDA for action, highlighting the ethical implications of promoting compounded drugs without the proper context and information, which could jeopardize patient safety and informed decision-making.
The ad promotes semaglutides as 'doctor trusted' while omitting significant side effect information, which is standard practice in pharmaceutical advertising, raising ethical concerns.
Senators have expressed concern over a recent ad for semaglutide compounded drugs that misleads viewers by neglecting necessary disclaimers and safety information regarding the medication.
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