Consumer Group Opposes California Pharmaceutical Marketing Bill as Invasion of Patient Privacy

The Consumer Federation of California has sent a stinging letter to the Senate Health Committee opposing SB 1096 (Calderon) as an invasion of patient privacy and interference with the doctor-patient privilege. It is scheduled to be heard by the committee on March 12, one week from today.Here is the letter:
We regret that the Consumer Federation of California must oppose SB 1096 (Calderon).
This bill raises significant privacy and health care concerns for patients. The bill would allow the sharing of a patient’s confidential medical information regarding prescription drugs among a pharmacy, third party corporations and pharmaceutical companies. read more in californiaprogressreport.com

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