Lisa Says: While I genuinely don’t think there’s a conspiracy to promote using medications to treat illness versus promoting lifestyle changes to restore health (for what it’s worth), practically speaking, greed is out there and does drive a fair amount of our society.
However, I was shocked watching this story unfold on CBS national news about how “the government accused AstraZeneca of widely promoting Seroquel for off-label uses such as other psychiatric conditions and insomnia. It was in part due to this widespread off-label use that Seroquel became AstraZeneca’s second best-selling drug last year, bringing in $4.9 billion. While doctors are legally allowed to prescribe drugs for off-label use, drug companies are only supposed to market their medicine for FDA-approved uses.”
The TV report also referenced financial rewards physicians received for prescribing the drug.
AGAIN, it is a reminder that we are our responsible for our own health and need to choose responsible health care providers who will work with us in a ‘team’ approach in order for us to make the best decisions for ourselves. Without misinformation or greed clouding decisions.
Enjoy the article
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31727_162-20003574-10391695.html?tag=mncol;lst;1
