[Sandy and Ed]

I found it interesting that a doctor once prescribed meds for me which I did not get filled and a month later he called to ask why I had not gotten it from the pharmacy. How did he know?!? Anyone of you md’s know??

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

most of those pharm reps I saw bumping me from my appointment by sashaying right into the md’s office were darn good looking gals carrying trim brief cases and candy for the md’s receptionist (who they called by first name).

Many times, they would bring in lunch, ice cream bars, and nice little Christmas presents.

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Really??? And your basis for this ridiculous statement is???????

Now for reality: Pharmaceutical reps are limited to handing out pens with their drug name on it and a meal if it is associated with an educational event. The days of "vacation junkets" ended in the 80's as a result of federal legislation. The ultimate hypocrisy of that legislation was that the bill was signed by the late Sen. Ted Kennedy while on a "vacation junket" skiing in the Alps courtesy of US Steel. As far as our group went, we didn't even talk to drug reps. And may I assume that part of that post was based on that TV show about oxycodone, which stretched the truth to the point of absurdity?

So are you stating that doctors do not get paid for writing prescriptions? My doctor client in Ocala makes $100k for his writing ability.
Yes, doctors were BIG part of opium crisis in America, they over prescribed the medicine base off the pain scale(with the faces). The others were Big Pharm and pharmacies NO ONE had a system in place to control overmedicating. And YES BIG PHARM LIED about addiction to the medication.
We are forever overmedicating our population in the United States all for the mighty dollar.

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I find TV ads about prescription drugs quite disturbing. The crazy long list of side effects included in these ads are such a turn off while watching TV. In Canada, direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs is prohibited as a health protection measure. Manufacturers cannot advertise prescription-only drugs directly to the public because of their toxicity and the potential for harm from medically unnecessary or inappropriate use.
For me, I assume my doctor is the professional who will know what meds are appropriate for me. So my question to you is: has anyone ever gone to their doctor and tell them they want a certain drug they saw on TV?

Very concerned I wish that they would make an a federal law that would not allow them to advertise to the public.
You have to love the disclaimer that says his medication can cause Parkinson’s cancer or even death like it’s nothing, like they are just reading a script in a movie.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz

So are you stating that doctors do not get paid for writing prescriptions? My doctor client in Ocala makes $100k for his writing ability.
Yes, doctors were BIG part of opium crisis in America, they over prescribed the medicine base off the pain scale(with the faces). The others were Big Pharm and pharmacies NO ONE had a system in place to control overmedicating. And YES BIG PHARM LIED about addiction to the medication.
We are forever overmedicating our population in the United States all for the mighty dollar.

Yes, I AM STATING THAT EMPHATICALLY, and call BS on anyone who states otherwise. And again, that TV show on opiates had a grain of truth but was horribly distorted

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz

So are you stating that doctors do not get paid for writing prescriptions? My doctor client in Ocala makes $100k for his writing ability.
Yes, doctors were BIG part of opium crisis in America, they over prescribed the medicine base off the pain scale(with the faces). The others were Big Pharm and pharmacies NO ONE had a system in place to control overmedicating. And YES BIG PHARM LIED about addiction to the medication.
We are forever overmedicating our population in the United States all for the mighty dollar.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Yes, I AM STATING THAT EMPHATICALLY, and call BS on anyone who states otherwise. And again, that TV show on opiates had a grain of truth but was horribly distorted

Actually, I find that whopper not only insulting to the profession, but personally as well. The behavior that post alleges is not only unethical, it is criminal and would result in severe penalties. I hope your "physician client", whatever that means, reads this and knows who you are.

Any other physicians on this site outraged by this? Have any of you ever been "paid to write prescriptions"? To the tune of 100K????

[paquino]

“Laws … mean nothing “?

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Yes, I AM STATING THAT EMPHATICALLY, and call BS on anyone who states otherwise. And again, that TV show on opiates had a grain of truth but was horribly distorted

It sure what TV show you are taking about. I got my info from helping my grandson with his school project “Did doctors cause the Opium problem in the US”. He did extensive research over period of a few months on the subject. He had to do both sides of the story yes they did, no they did’t. We researched all the different lawsuits and exactly when it started and how it started and where the doctors were involved.

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz

It sure what TV show you are taking about. I got my info from helping my grandson with his school project “Did doctors cause the Opium problem in the US”. He did extensive research over period of a few months on the subject. He had to do both sides of the story yes they did, no they did’t. We researched all the different lawsuits and exactly when it started and how it started and where the doctors were involved.

FYI I am telling yes he does

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz

It sure what TV show you are taking about. I got my info from helping my grandson with his school project “Did doctors cause the Opium problem in the US”. He did extensive research over period of a few months on the subject. He had to do both sides of the story yes they did, no they did’t. We researched all the different lawsuits and exactly when it started and how it started and where the doctors were involved.

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz

FYI I am telling yes he does

So, your source for that sweeping indictment of the medical profession is a child's school project and your own "research"? Give us a break. Could I find criminals with a medical degree who participate in fraud? Absolutely. But they are few and far between. If I was inclined to take money for "writing prescriptions", I wouldn't even know where to begin and neither would any physician I know. Perhaps I wouldn't be so p***d off if the first post stated "a very small number of doctors get paid...." and "a very small number of doctors contributed to the opiate crisis"....

[Dlbonivich]

Well maybe I would believe that except I saw a doctor google my symptoms right in front of me. LOL needless to say I never went back.

[Rheinl271]

The drug companies are required by law to report all possible side effects in their advertising. I’m sure they’d rather not if they didn’t have to.

[Vicxyz]

US is one of only two countries in which it is legal for companies to advertise medications on television. Coincidentally, Big Pharma also owns 90 percent of the media.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Vicxyz

US is one of only two countries in which it is legal for companies to advertise medications on television. Coincidentally, Big Pharma also owns 90 percent of the media.

OK, I'll bite (although it's obvious the response will be crickets). Please cite a source for the assertion that "Big Pharma" owns 90% of the media

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

NOr perhaps you were lucky enough to get post-it notes as well

Is this gonna' cause a rift between us? If so, I'm happy to share what I have left...