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Dermatologists Should Guard Their Patients' Purse, Not Pick Their Pockets!
Richard C. Miller, MD
From the Department of Dermatology, University of Arizona Medical School, Tucson.
Arch Dermatol. 1999;135:255-256.
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With accelerating tempo through advertising, articles, and pitch of detailmen, dermatologists are being encouraged to sell nonprescription skin care products in their offices. As recently as January 1998, in the Dermatology Times, Lewis1 offered this advice to dermatologists:
Offering a skin care line builds patients' trust, adds to the bottom line. Although pricing may vary, most companies suggest a 100% mark-up, and some products can be priced at a 200% to 300% mark-up. Keep your prices fair so patients do not comparison shop.
In February 1998, a full-page advertisement on page 23 of the Dermatology World read as follows:
Restoration
Vitamin, enzyme, and antioxidant
Skin treatment
With
Alpha, beta and cyclic hydroxy
Finally, a luxurious skin care product is available to dispense through your office that matches your demands for efficacy and safety, with your patient's expectations for quality and elegance. The caliber of this . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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