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BumRushDaShow

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16. Well I think in the "modern" broadcast era, probably

Reply to surfered (Reply #15)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 05:04 PM

Nov 14

along with big pharma considering it "First Amendment". This function really should be under the FTC because they have enforcement mechanisms for deceptive advertising that FDA really doesn't (other than maybe claiming "misbranding" ).

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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