>might use I feel like the author just provided an example how the drug companies could be exploiting the fact that they do not have to disclose the informatio

>might use I feel like the author just provided an example how the drug companies could be exploiting the fact that they do not have to disclose the information about the placebo, not necessarily accusing them of it - I know I wouldn't think of this immediately (especially sleepy me right now). It is, I agree, unnecessarily alarmist, but the conclusion is true regardless of whether the drug companies are doing that.