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American Drug Cartel
If memory serves, not too much more than a half dozen months ago, most national news casts were sponsored by advertisements for fast food or candy. Right on the heels of these ads, we'd usually see a spot or two for Tums or Rolaids or some other indigestion or heartburn product. more...
Common Misconceptions about Tylenol and other OTC Drugs
Each year Americans buy about 5 billion over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in the hopes of treating routine medical problems. Many believe OTC drugs do not pose the same risks as prescription drugs and are completely safe to use, as they are so readily available. more...
Doctors are 3rd Cause of Death
An estimated 44,000 to 98,000 among them die each year as a result of medical errors. This might be tolerated if it resulted in better health, but does it? more...
Doctors Told No More Gifts
The federal government is warning drugmakers that the practice of giving gifts to doctors in exchange for a preference for a particular prescription drug could violate federal fraud and abuse laws, reports The New York Times. more...
Drug Company Profits Drop
Although drug sales for two major drug companies rose, charges took their toll on Pfizer, the world's largest drug maker, and Wyeth, the 10th largest. more...
Drugs & Doctors May be Leading Cause of Death
Doctors are the Third Leading Cause of Death - Many of you reading this have read or seen this in many places other than my Web site. This article, available on my home page, was widely circulated on the Internet and was one of the reasons why my Web site was initially popular. more...
Marketing Drugs in the 21st Century
One of the most controversial marketing approaches ever used by any industry is the direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising campaign with which pharmaceutical manufacturers are now bombarding the public. more...
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