Charlie Meyer wrote in part--
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>The tendency for drug companies to advertise directly to the public is
>something I also give mixed reviews. Education as to the fact that something
>is out there for a particular problem- (like Bob Dole and Viagra, or the
>signs and symptoms of depression) can be incredibly useful. But the pushing
>of a particular product is in my view often a means to push doctors into
>prescribing a more expensive drug when it has no advantage over another.
>
>The public learned about this only because the Congress was open to everyone
>and therefore the exhibits were too.
>
>Charlie
>
I have been appalled and concerned at the sudden increase in direct
advertising, in magazines and on TV about Rx drugs. "Ask your doctor if
XXXXX is right for you!" seems to suggest that your dummy of of doctor
wouldn't think of it unless you nudged him! I have read that doctors are
increasingly pressured by poatients for drugs they see on TV, and spoend a
lot of time explaining why the drug is NOT right for this patient or this
condition. Glad to see Charlie's comments.
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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