Pharma issue 'affecting' medical community
THE ethical issue involving a drug firm allegedly engaged in a “prescription for sale” scheme has a significant impact on the local medical community, an official of the company said.
Dezery Perlez, legal counsel of Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc., also said doctors who have been identified as incorporators and management heads of the drug company face “imminent danger” after their personal information was exposed on social media platforms.
Perlez said the firm is considering legal action against those responsible for circulating defamatory posts.
She said some of these doctors have received death threats.
Bell-Kenz has been accused of giving rebates of up to P2 million, luxury cars, travel and other perks to doctors who prescribe the firm’s medicines.