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Date: 27th July 1997
Service: CEEFAX
Region: N/A
Original Broadcast Channel: BBC1
Current Page: 113
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P113 CEEFAX 1 113 Mon 28 Jul 01:44/22 CRACKDOWN ON DRUG COMPANY "SWEETENERS" The Government is launching a crackdown on drug companies which boost sales by offering "sweeteners" to doctors, dentists and pharmacists. Offering or accepting free gifts in thesale of medicines is banned by a 1994 law; but a BBC correspondent says gift schemes have got increasingly elaborateThe Government is expected to announce tougher enforcement tomorrow. Those found guilty could face a £5,000 fine and two years in jail. Extra: More political coverage.. 144Front page 100TV 600Weather 400Next News Switch On News Xtra Main Menu