Posted by Dr. Bob on June 17, 2003, at 9:02:20
In reply to Re: Abilify (aripiprazole) cost is PROHIBITIVE!, posted by Rhiannonpa on June 15, 2003, at 8:51:24
> WOW...got a few anger issues I see. Also seemed to miss a few things in the write up as well. Or was that just the parts that backed up what I wrote and you chose not to mention? Have to wonder.
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> Marketing costs? Ever shop at the Gap? Think Steve Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith come cheap? Every shop at Macy's? See their ads all the time.
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> Rx companies direct to comsumer marketing? Guess WHO APPOVES EVERY WORD OF THE COMMERCIAL?
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> Come on ... say it with me... THE FDA! you don't see it if they don't approve it. So if dont want to watch the dancing rock. Call the FDA and tell them you are tired of paying for it. When the gov't allowed direct to consumer marketing they blew the lid off the whole thing...not Rx.
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> If you think your drugs will be so much cheaper in Canada...and yes they will. Move there. Just wait and see what you will pay for something as necesary as housing!
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> If you don't like the way things are in the US, move to a country with socialized medicine. You'll love the treatment and drugs available there.
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> If you think the older cheaper drugs are just as good...by all means ask your Dr. for them. NO one is MAKING anyone take anything. If you don't want to pay for your treatment, don't get it. When it comes right down to it your Dr. and their Rx pad has the real power to make or break a drug. If they dont' prescribe it, it doesn't sell. that might get your point across faster then posting anger and bitterness one line. Stop bitching and start doing something about it. Actions speak louder then words.
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