Posted by Larry Hoover on June 10, 2003, at 17:39:36
In reply to curious drug rep behavior. any thoughts?, posted by allisonm on June 10, 2003, at 17:05:21
> When my pdoc told his friend that one of his patients was getting the generic from Canada, he said "Oh no! Don't let her do that. Let me know when she needs more and I'll give you extra samples." So in effect, I now can get this expensive brand-name drug FREE because the drug rep doesn't want me buying the generic in another country.
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> But why? I can't figure it out. He surely has to know that if I have to buy it, I will find the source with the lowest cost, which probably means generic. What does he or his company benefit by giving their brand to me for FREE?? Any ideas?
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> Thanks.My opinion is that the drug rep is looking to sway your doctor, rather than help you. If he can keep your doctor in line, there won't be anybody getting those cheaper drugs from Canada.
That said, I've gotten substantial amounts of drugs that I could not otherwise afford, simply by getting my doctor to ask for samples when the drug rep is around.
Still, I go with the cynical explanation.
Lar
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