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RJ Rambler's avatar

I'm old enough to remember when drug adverteasing started and thinking OH my!! They have money to make telling the patient to "ask your Dr" for this that and EVERY MEDICATION!!

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Roger Beal's avatar

In 1985, our ever-helpful FDA ended the ban on mass media advertising for prescription drugs. Several offices were nicely redecorated on K Street that year.

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njresrie's avatar

Didn't know that. Just by coincidence, I believe it was in '86 when Congress passed the law(s) that shield Pharmakeia from any and all legal action for their products and behaviour

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Gaye's avatar

Adverteasing. 😂🤦‍♀️Good one!

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