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August 23, 2008, 7:02 pm
Flag as Inappropriate mandiees  

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Ask for Samples! 

I used to be involved in medicine, and the number of drug reps we had coming in and out of the office on a weekly basis is staggering. One thing that these reps ALWAYS do is drop of sample medications for the physicians. Most of the time the physicians just sign for things without paying any attention, so its important for you, when you go in to your doctor, to ask if they have any samples in the office for the Rx you may need - there is usually a good chance they will! 

August 23, 2008, 9:30 pm
Flag as Inappropriate jimmys devoted says...

I know theer was an article about a few states are going to the no samples and no premiums for physicians anymore.
If your state still allows it, that si awesome. Yes by all means get samples before you go for that RX.
I think thatw as probbaly one of teh samrtest things the pharmaceutical companies could ahve ever done. That method of medication dispensing saved allot fo lives too. 

August 24, 2008, 3:15 pm
Flag as Inappropriate lilbit says...

I have always asked for samples just in case I run out before I remember to refill my meds. 

August 25, 2008, 2:11 pm
Flag as Inappropriate mandiees says...

What states are outlawing samples? I have not heard of this yet - I am out in California and we still get tons of samples:) Does this new legislation mean the drug reps will be out of jobs? 

August 25, 2008, 3:14 pm
Flag as Inappropriate DianaR says...

I know that samples have been discontinued in many states, which is why we see pharmaceutical companies knocking themselves out advertising everything they can.

You should check with your states AMA to see if samples have been outlawed where you live. 

September 20, 2008, 1:03 am
Flag as Inappropriate patrol71 says...

Wow, no more pharmaceutical samples? Anyone know why? I can guess--possibly people have been trying to misuse them. I hope that doesn't happen in my state--definitely worth looking into.