2006-08-22 14:44:42 · 7 answers · asked by arthur k 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Not sure. My doctor has told me buy OTC.
2006-08-22 14:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by WEIRDRELATIVES 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is over the counter you can just buy it without a doctors visit. I work in a doctors office and we often do tell people to get over the counter medicines. The cost of name brand prescriptions are out of control and I hope that something can be done.
2006-08-22 14:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they get a stipend for prescribing the high prices brands. The generic also do not have the sales budget to convince doctors that they are just as good. We are a victim of powerful marketing. You can ask your doctor if there are any cheaper alternatives.
2006-08-22 14:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give a few examples of Rx meds that can be purchased less expensively OTC. I'd like to know what you're basing this question on.
2006-08-22 14:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I listen to my doctor cause i flumked out of med school - I was going to be an Ob-Gyn but i ate my final exam !!!!!!!! They know more then I know for sure .
2006-08-22 15:30:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors and pharmaceutical companies work together. So, that would be less $$$$.
2006-08-22 14:50:40 · answer #6 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't make as much money that way.
2006-08-22 14:49:39 · answer #7 · answered by oceansoflight777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋