There is only one reason for Big Pharma advertising on Corporate Media and it nothing to do with direct marketing but everything to do with buying the Narrative.
No. A reason but not the only reason. As a retired health care provider, I can tell you that patients would ask me for an Rx for the drug they saw advertised. I would have to take the time explaining to them that that drug was not appropriate for them. I often felt that those ads contributed to the idea of a drug for every ailment which is simpler than healthy living.
I was raised in a family drug store in the 60s and 70s before direct to consumer advertising was allowed. Bill Clinton and his Congress changed the rules, and the result has been horrible.
As Dr. Gina alluded to, direct to consumer advertising of these products appeals to and encourages the hypochondria present in most humans.
I so much concur with your words. Sickness as victimhood is being promoted. This is very unfortunate in that it encourages a state of helplessness and self pity amongst those naive enough to give their personal power away to entities they do not even know or understand.
What was once thought to be a public good—letting consumers be more equal partners in knowing what medications were out there to treat various conditions—has proven to be a powerful way to control what the media will say. I hope they get rid of these ads.
Note @Dr. McCullough: In paragraph one there seems to be a typo, with a greater-than symbol instead of a lesser-than symbol: “I can tell you that orphan drugs are for diseases with >100,000 cases in the United States.”
What a delightful interview from a new broad perspective by the interviewer! I loved the reactions on your face, Dr M, as she presented new thoughts and language about the HUGE challenges of the new administration. You always had the perfect answers for her.
Wow! May I join the revolution, please? As I'm not vaccinated. don't take any pharmaceuticals and am on strict organic diet, I think think that I do qualify, no?
I have to underscore what you said Grazyna, my wife and I take care of ourselves via diet, exercise and healthy supplements. We follow people like Dr. Eric Berg who has been censored heavily by Youtube and still persists in telling the truth about health and how food may be the best medicine along with a positive mental attitude.
we can only hope. Obviously, the purpose of all this drug advertising is not to inform the consumers, but to buy good coverage from the media.
There is only one reason for Big Pharma advertising on Corporate Media and it nothing to do with direct marketing but everything to do with buying the Narrative.
No. A reason but not the only reason. As a retired health care provider, I can tell you that patients would ask me for an Rx for the drug they saw advertised. I would have to take the time explaining to them that that drug was not appropriate for them. I often felt that those ads contributed to the idea of a drug for every ailment which is simpler than healthy living.
Thank you very much . Stay safe
I was raised in a family drug store in the 60s and 70s before direct to consumer advertising was allowed. Bill Clinton and his Congress changed the rules, and the result has been horrible.
As Dr. Gina alluded to, direct to consumer advertising of these products appeals to and encourages the hypochondria present in most humans.
I so much concur with your words. Sickness as victimhood is being promoted. This is very unfortunate in that it encourages a state of helplessness and self pity amongst those naive enough to give their personal power away to entities they do not even know or understand.
What was once thought to be a public good—letting consumers be more equal partners in knowing what medications were out there to treat various conditions—has proven to be a powerful way to control what the media will say. I hope they get rid of these ads.
Note @Dr. McCullough: In paragraph one there seems to be a typo, with a greater-than symbol instead of a lesser-than symbol: “I can tell you that orphan drugs are for diseases with >100,000 cases in the United States.”
What a delightful interview from a new broad perspective by the interviewer! I loved the reactions on your face, Dr M, as she presented new thoughts and language about the HUGE challenges of the new administration. You always had the perfect answers for her.
Wow! May I join the revolution, please? As I'm not vaccinated. don't take any pharmaceuticals and am on strict organic diet, I think think that I do qualify, no?
I have to underscore what you said Grazyna, my wife and I take care of ourselves via diet, exercise and healthy supplements. We follow people like Dr. Eric Berg who has been censored heavily by Youtube and still persists in telling the truth about health and how food may be the best medicine along with a positive mental attitude.