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SCantiGOP

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11. My doctor toad me about a male patient

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #4)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 01:54 PM

Nov 14

Who asked for a drug based on what the ad said it treated and its results.
The doctor said it was hard to keep a straight face when he explained that it was a drug to treat menopause symptoms.

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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

I remember when they could not advertise directly to consumers AT ALL. CousinIT Nov 14 #3

It would make for a lot of unemployed guys whose only skill is talking incredibly fast. mpcamb Nov 14 #14

A number of them are like mini-movies with several actors & different settings. CrispyQ Nov 14 #4

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

Why are their ads anyway? Shouldn't your doctor select your medication? surfered Nov 14 #5

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

"Why are their ads anyway? Shouldn't your doctor select your medication?" BumRushDaShow Nov 14 #7

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

Such advertising used to be illegal. Then saint ronnie came to town and the downward spiral began. PSPS Nov 14 #12

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

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