Pharmaceuticals, Advertising, and Costs

[yellowwoodII]

Do you know that the U.S. and New Zealand are the only countries to allow direct advertising of prescription drugs on TV?
Meanwhile, have you noticed how much we are bombarded by these ads?
"Ask your doctor..."
Wouldn't your doctor know if you needed a prescription?
It is enlightening to see what these drugs cost before insurance which we all have to pay.

https://advertisingrow.com/advertising-magazine/what-countries-allow-drug-advertising-on-tv/

[snowybirdie]

1. Hubby just received

new meds today. Cost? $2000 monthly. No one to call on the Holiday to see if its covered

[Shermann]

2. I'm pretty sure CATV/SATV would implode without prescription drug ad revenue

That's pretty much all the ads now.

Maybe they should implode?

[doc03]

3. What would the so-called news channels and daytime

TV do without ED and bent carrot ads. I would like all
drug ads, Liberty Biberty, My Pillow and Lume comertials banned. Who wants to hear about putting Lume in their
butt crack.

[Shermann]

4. Can I add the stupid mesothelioma ads to your list?

I will not call for the free book.

[Mr.Bill]

5. Add law firms to the list.

And maybe alcoholic beverages.