Posted by Phil on January 4, 2003, at 7:27:01
In reply to Re: Lexapro and the Pharmrep, posted by JonW on January 4, 2003, at 6:04:53
"I am sorry that these people are so desperate for advice and help that they are seeking out your "brainwashed" ideas. It really is a diservice to them. I have been in the business long enough to know that we can all put a "spin" on things, studies included, to make our products sound like "the best" Afterall, that is what we get paid for. Giving advice to innocent consumers is sinking pretty low. You must be desperate for sales."
_______________Being a person that is a consumer of your products and no stranger to depression, I tend to be a bit sensitive. Something you said about these people being so desperate doesn't sit well.
You also say that you, unlike him, you are honest and ethical but you know all about "spin" to make your product 'sound like' the best. Although I know sales, the idea of either of you putting spin on your products to the people that then treat us does not put either of you in a good light. So you are saying you are all paid to put spin(lies or omissions of negatives. ie sexual SE's)on your product and the studies of that product. Don't your monographs have enough spin?
You say pharmrep has sunk pretty low, I agree, but if you "spin doctors", then we are being mislead from your BS(I'm sorry, it's called spin now.) Spin sounds harmless. But when we see our doc, he knows less than us because WE go in armed with facts and docs don't want our 'facts' because you guys have said things like..the study showed 5% sexual SE's. The doctors then see 70-80% of their patients having sexual problems or complete shut downs.
I'm not pointing the finger at just you two but your industry. Doctors are bought, period.
I think your products should not be advertised because docs have to convince patients another drug besides, say Nexium(sp), is better for them. Patients want the drug on TV.
If drug companies weren't spending a fortune on advertising, spin doctors, free samples, coffee mugs, pens, donuts, dinners, company cars, vacations, etc., they could send the doctors the bottom line from an unbiased source in a 5 minute video.
When you go through your day, I hope some of you know how important FACTS are to mentally ill people and realize that your job isn't a hair pulling contest or putting spin on your products. There are people who are in desperate need of effective medications and the facts so we know what lies ahead.
When business owners have to make a decision, they need facts/information. We, as consumers, deserve better information than what we get.I'm not trying to be disrespectful but by the same principle, I deserve respect. We all do.
Phil
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