51It must be recalled that recital 45 in the preamble to Directive 2001/83 emphasises the need to prevent any excessive and ill-considered advertising which could affect public health. That imperative is reflected in Article 87(3) of the directive, under which advertising of medicinal products must encourage their rational use.
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