2007-01-09 13:39:51 · 12 answers · asked by Raymond c 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I work for a Doctors office as a Medical Assistant. They don't get kick-backs as far as cash or vacations. The government made that illegal years ago. Drug companies supply offices lunches and invite them to dinner to discuss their drugs. BUT......This does not mean that the docs are going to prescribe those drugs. All it does is drive up the cost of prescription drugs. Some offices also accept samples that they stock in the office. These are used for patients with out insurance coverage or are low income.
2007-01-09 13:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some do, or else they get wined and dined and lavished with gifts by sales reps. Its a booze, smooze and cruise industry. The pharmautical industry like most other industries in the world operates on developing networks and fostering relationships within the heirarcy which often includes items or activities that facilitate the forming of those relationships. It is the world of "other politics". But this might not be the case in your country. (AUS)
2007-01-09 13:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by Eve/Eski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but why are all those drug reps always doing in the Doctor's office. I'm sure they get kick backs...like vacations, etc
2007-01-09 13:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy generics without prescription
list of approved online drugstores
FDA Approved Rx http://www.fda-approved-rx.com
AllWeb Rx http://www.allwebrx.com
All Best Rx http://www.allbestrx.com
2007-01-09 22:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but some of them do keep the samples given to them for their patients.
2007-01-09 13:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by dutchlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big time! Type it into Google.com search engine and you will get articles galore about it.
2007-01-09 13:45:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the way they push drugs at ya trying to treat your ailments, one would think so
2007-01-09 13:44:38 · answer #7 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I knew I think so but can't prove it
2007-01-09 13:43:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that they do, always ask for generic.
2007-01-09 13:42:38 · answer #9 · answered by Avon Lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are not suppose to but often do through trips, dinners, honorarium, etc
2007-01-09 13:45:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋