Posted by KimberlyDi on January 19, 2004, at 17:05:11
In reply to Re: Generic Klonopin, posted by AndyD on January 19, 2004, at 11:16:03
It seems that the system is somehow working like it should. Roche developes a kick-booty drug, has a several-year patent to have a chance to re-coup their investment. Then other companies have the opportunity to product the generically equivalent drug for a lower price.
Higher prices for the brand name if you want it and can afford it. Generic drugs for grateful people like me who can't.
What's to argue about? Maybe the angry people need more Klonopin? <grin>
> Well,
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> Maybe your viewpoints are valid. Of course everyones opinion counts, thats why we have them.
> You sound angry and perhaps have a right to be. I did not say that the pharmaceutical industry is on the straight and narrow. Actually, I believe they are far from it. However, I can not hink of ANY, and I stress ANY industry in this country that is. Talk about pessimism!! :)
> All I said was that if and if is the key word here, Roche version proves better I WILL take it over the others. If not I will continue to take the TEVA brand. I am a mechanic by trade. I guess in my industry, they make generics too. Tools from Snap-On to the stuff made in China. In all cases there are some tools as an ASE Master Certified Mechanic working at BMW, that I will use a cheap chinese tool on someones $80,000 automobile- oh my! However, you get what you pay for. For the most part the tools I buy from say Snap On are overpriced to a degree, but the quality is unsurpassed. People say that buying those tools is silly, the fact is again, you get what you pay for. Folks, thats my motto, and 98% of the time I am right. Maybe in this case I am wrong, I dont know, I have not taken the Roche brand Klonopin as of yet, but I have busted my fore head open with a cheap wrench! I dont drive a Kia or Hyundai Scott, because of the same reasoning incidentally. If we can start a Psych-Babble Cars site I would be glad to discuss why European Cars in general are far superior as well :) Both from an engineering and driving perspective. You all have a great day regardless of what your taking!
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> Andy
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