Sanofi sponsorship draws Aussie fine

Sanofi-Aventis has been slapped with a $25,000 fine for striking a groundbreaking but controversial sponsorship deal that was expected to funnel $500,000 a year into one of Australia's top medical research institutes to help fund its work. A watchdog committee said the deal could interfere with doctor independence. Report

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