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3. I remember when they could not advertise directly to consumers AT ALL.

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 12:28 PM

Nov 14

We should go back to that. When we pay $$$$$$$$$ for an Rx drug that costs $$ elsewhere, we're paying for these fucking ads.

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New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 14 OP

How about no TV advertising at all? LuckyLib Nov 14 #1

I think the FDA will be on the chopping block as well Walleye Nov 14 #2

My doctor toad me about a male patient SCantiGOP Nov 14 #11

Ask your doctor if X is right for you ck4829 Nov 14 #6

You are kidding me. Advertising industry bailout? surfered Nov 14 #15

Well I think in the "modern" broadcast era, probably BumRushDaShow Nov 14 #16

I was overseas recently and enjoyed the absence of drug commercials. live love laugh Nov 14 #8

As far as I know SCantiGOP Nov 14 #10

We shouldn't have any drug ads on TV IronLionZion Nov 14 #9

Side effects may include rigor mortis and decomposition cynical_idealist Nov 14 #13

This is the only normal LBN headline Marthe48 Nov 14 #17