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SpecialNose9325 t1_j1cu9w7 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Social media plays role in drug sales by Brook030

Except Pharmaceutical ads are banned in most countries. The US is the exception.

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[deleted] t1_j1cubz3 wrote

Yes, it’s wild

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SpecialNose9325 t1_j1cvjqg wrote

I experienced it for the first time watching an online stream of a football match from a US channel. Its not even regular over the counter stuff. Ads for stuff that requires medication and a diagnosis. Why would anyone need to know the name of medicines that that a doctor hasnt prescribed ? They end with "ask your doctor about XXXXX today" ... Do they expect me to just run into my doctor at the supermarket and ask him about drugs ?

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[deleted] t1_j1cvobq wrote

I absolutely agree, stopped watching tv many years ago and occasionally have to sit through some in unexpected situations. It’s non stop

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ommi9 t1_j1fp6bi wrote

Well legally they have to discolse side affects

Which include p,Q,r,s,t,u,v,w,x,y,z

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