Posted by jay on June 10, 2003, at 19:12:22
In reply to Re: curious drug rep behavior. any thoughts?, posted by paxvox on June 10, 2003, at 18:09:37
> I agree with some of both of the previous posts. I have been the recipient of hundreds of dollars worth of "free" samples from docs over the years. Many docs will provide you with what they can, and may even ask the rep for more. However, I don't think either your doc or the rep think that it will be a long term deal. Many generics are just as effective as the brand, but there have been many reports about those that ARE NOT as good. Now, these may be "urban legends", but as I recall there was one documeted episode with Mylan, Watson or one of the other major generic producers in the U.S. with the quality of their generic Klonopin (clonazepam). You can do the research (probably in the archieves here) to find out the deal. Personally, I would get the cheapest as long as you get the same result, but be very open to the offer of free brand meds if they are made available to you.
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> PAXYes, but even the brand name drugs are far cheaper in Canada. So far Zoloft, Prozac, Luvox, Serzone, and Mannerix(sp?) have gone generic in Canada. It's nice to have the choice, and if you don't like the generic, can go back to the brand name. Like Larry said....this usually isn't a permanent thing, and like my and many other doctors say..lock the drug reps out of doctor's offices, because their only goal is profit, not seeing you do better.
Jay
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