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Dear Doctor: What stops doctors from getting money, kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies?
Dear Doctor: What stops doctors from getting money, kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies?
Dear Doctor: What stops doctors from getting money, kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies?

Published on: 04/06/2026

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There are statutes that prevent physicians from directly profiting from prescribing certain medications. (Getty Images)

DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent column said that the “law” prohibits doctors from getting money from prescriptions. However, they get perks from pharma reps like dinner, golf, etc., and many push supplements on TV.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/04/dear-doctor-what-stops-doctors-from-getting-money-kickbacks-from-pharmaceutical-companies.html

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