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Originally Posted by Ustwo
Oh and the big thing you are all missing.
A lot of doctors get PAID to perscribe certain drugs. (Something that should not be allowed)
They make money when they give you a perscription to X brand of whatever.
If you think this is so some kid can have an abortion pill, guess again, its about money.
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I know about that and it seriously pisses me off. It should be illegal for drug companies to give ANYTHING to docs. I'd almost want to take it as far as saying they should not be allowed to invest in drug companies because it presents a conflict of interest.
They should perscribe medicine based on the merits of that medicine that's it. Once money comes into play it makes it easy for them to say, "well this one is pretty much just as good" and take that kickback.
One day when my wife was pregnant and we were having a scheduled doctor visit we walk in and there is this drug rep sitting in the waiting room. We were early so she was able to come and go before our appointment. Surprise, the Dr had a different prenatal vitamin perscription that she wanted us to 'try out.' I lost a LOT of respect for her doc that day.