What does your doctor sell out for?
How much influence could a free pen have over what medication your doctor prescribes for you? What about a cup of coffee? A couple of baseball tickets? Full Story »
Posted by Michael Townes WatsonHow much influence could a free pen have over what medication your doctor prescribes for you? What about a cup of coffee? A couple of baseball tickets? Full Story »
Posted by Michael Townes WatsonThis story is a fabulous and articulate synopsis of the state of the pharmaceutical marketing strategies of the big drug companies. It details the efforts to which a drug company will go to influence doctors to prescribe their drugs, even when those drugs may be ineffective or even dangerous. The key conclusion is this: Unless more people become educated about these abuses, the government won't become interested in reform because they, too, are beholden to drug companies.