Advertised Drugs
* TV viewers are bombarded daily with pharmaceutical company ads pushing prescription drugs in a direct-marketing campaign intended to bypass the doctor. Most of these commercials conclude with a message to “ask your doctor.” A more appropriate recommendation might be to “ask your HMO if it’s covered.” Chances are it’s not.
LES WYNNE MD
San Gabriel
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