In 2007, the six largest U.S. pharmaceutical companies gave out over 260 million drug samples worth a total of $3.2 billion.

In 2007, the six largest U.S. pharmaceutical companies gave out over 260 million drug samples worth a total of $3.2 billion.[i]

[i] Jared A. Favole, Drug Makers Provide View of Sampling, Wall Street Journal, June 5, 2010 available at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704764404575286423798063474.html (last accessed June 2010).