Posted by Christ_empowered on September 29, 2011, at 1:22:51
In reply to Re: Off-Label Antipsychotics May Not Be Safe, posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 29, 2011, at 0:10:35
I think this is a problem that pops up when we let doctors decide treatment. Think about it: we supposedly have a free market economy, but we let docs (many of whom are paid by drug companies) decide what pill(s) to give to people. Is it any surprise that they often go for the most expen$ive, latest and greatest medication, even if its off-label and racks up enormous drug costs and causes side-effects?
I think the answer would be to ditch the Rx system and let docs act more as guides in drug selection than the ultimate decision-makers. Or pharmacists. Or just let consumers buy whatever they feel will help them and that they can afford on an open market. That's capitalism in action.
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