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hlthe2b

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6. If we didn't have drug advertising in this country it would be a non-issue. Generic (and drug "class" names)

Reply to bif (Original post)

Tue Nov 19, 2024, 01:50 PM

Nov 19

may be complex, but are less readily confused with the silly commercial (brand) names chosen that often sound like others.

It is abysmal and a lot of preventable drug mistakes occur as a result.

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What's with all the weird new drug names? [View all] bif Nov 19 OP

Drugs have two kinds of names eallen Nov 19 #1

Most have 3 syllables. Not sure if that's deliberate. louis-t Nov 19 #2

Xiaflex for Bent Carrot disease (Peyronie's disease). Silent Type Nov 19 #3

This is what happened mucifer Nov 19 #4

Well, I am not putting anything in my body.... lastlib Nov 19 #5

If we didn't have drug advertising in this country it would be a non-issue. Generic (and drug "class" names) hlthe2b Nov 19 #6

they make them themes to sing in their non-stop ads Skittles Nov 19 #7

Whoo Boy ProfessorGAC Nov 19 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Nov 19 #9

inject yourself to lose weight! But....KEEP DOING IT!!! Skittles Nov 19 #10