Posted by ed_uk on January 7, 2007, at 18:06:25
In reply to Re: zyprexa pens, posted by laima on January 7, 2007, at 17:52:51
Hi Laima
The problem with samples is that people often end up starting treatment with a highly expensive new drug (which may eventually prove difficult to afford) when they might respond equally well to a much less expensive drug. An example is people starting on Effexor XR instead of generic fluoxetine. I've always found the whole concept of samples rather amusing (we don't have them in England). I can just imagine doctors opening drawers packed with shiny new meds.
Pharm reps in the UK are not like they used to be. They hardly ever bring nice gifts anymore because the government restricts these activities.
Ed
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