Posted by Glydin on July 10, 2005, at 16:18:50
In reply to Re: BENZOS, posted by med_empowered on July 10, 2005, at 15:39:30
> Sorry to rant, but you have a definite point--shrinks love new and expensive meds, and often I think patients suffer as a result of their fixation on the newest, latest, greatest innovation.
~~~Yep, I have thought that for a long while. I don't necessarily have a terrible view of pharmaceutical companies. I have benefited greatly. But, marketing techniques, well, sit in a doc's waiting room watching the rep parade or talk with office staff or talk to a drug rep who'll be straight with you... it can seem to be about money and perks.
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