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Yeah, but I'm not sure how much of an effect it has on the quantity of opioids prescribed. Drug lunches probably influenced which drug I prescribe (for some re

• tylersmith 9y ago
  Norco is common because it's a mild opioid that is able to treat the majority of "intermediate" pains. If your pain can be treated with ibuprofen you don't need urgent care. If it can't then Norco is the lightest alternative most likely to help.
• 09bjb 9y ago
  Free lunches, pens, merchandise, cruises...all of these tactics work and have proven ROI for the drug manufacturers. They've known for years that they're worthwhile investments. It's not really the doctor's fault, it's just reality until there's stricter regulation.
  • tylersmith 9y ago
    It is absolutely a doctor's fault if they prescribe medications that are unnecessary because of kickbacks.
    • WalterSear 9y ago
      Yes, but it's also human nature, or big pharma couldn't rely on it. If we care about this stuff, it needs to be legislated or reorganized away, it's not realistic to expect 'people to do a better job'.
    • marcosdumay 9y ago
      It's not really their fault if companies exploit their subconscious biases. They aren't taking any meaningful bribe and acting on it, they are just interacting with those companies.