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Whenever my doctor says they have a new version of a prescription I always pass. I've seen way to many ads on tv from law firms asking if I or a loved one has

Whenever my doctor says they have a new version of a prescription I always pass. I've seen way to many ads on tv from law firms asking if I or a loved one has been injured by new drugs. (Call the 800 number and you're heirs might receive a $1.50 settlement check in 10 years.)

Aelinsaar 10y ago
My favorite? Prilosec (Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to reduce stomach acid) was running to the end of its useful life for (Then AstraZeneca) Pfizer. What to do? Nexium! http://www.chemistry-blog.com/2010/10/18/nexiums-dirty-little-secret/ http://www.chemistry-blog.com/2010/10/18/nexiums-dirty-littl...
- ceejayoz 10y ago
  Yep. Another common tactic is to bundle an expiring patent with a cheap OTC med like acetaminophen or ibuprofen and call it something new.
  - Aelinsaar 10y ago
    Evergreening needs to be regulated, it's such an obvious abuse of the existing system.