David Miller : Court decision may dramatically open drug companies ' free speech rights . Drug salesman accused of promoting uses not approved by FDA for a legal drug . Frum : But doctors often use drugs ` ` off - label '' ; court said it 's free speech to discuss . By trying to protect public , he said , FDA risks depriving people of good information .
David Frum : Court ruling may dramatically open drug companies ' free speech rights . Drug salesman convicted of promoting uses not approved by FDA for a legal drug . Frum : But doctors often use drugs `` off-label '' ; court said it 's free speech to discuss . By trying to protect public , he says , FDA risks depriving doctors of good information .