The pharmaceutical sales representatives who regularly peddle their merchandise to D.C. physicians would have to be licensed under a bill to be considered by the D.C. Council. “The person who cuts your hair is subject to more government regulation than the person pitching drugs to your doctor,” said Council Member David Catania, chair of the health committee.

Catania on Tuesday introduced the Safe Rx Act of 2007, which he claims will “lead to a safer environment, a more informed environment” for consumers of prescription medications.