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Having been a pharmaceutical rep myself, these companies are completely taking advantage of consumers. I was paid over $100k a year to have doctors sign for samples of drugs, and sent on fancy trips to the Breakers in Florida, and even a trip to Rome. My car and gas were paid for and my computer. I am ashamed that I was in that profession. So glad not to be in it anymore.

These monies could be better spent. I hope that the government dissolves these positions. In Europe, pharma reps are non existant, as they should be.
I'm not sure how you can compare company incentives/perks w/pharmaceutical companies taking advantage of consumers. If you don't like the business practices, exercise your power as a consumer and buy your medicine in Canada or Mexico. No offense intended. However, this sort of thing is not limited to one industry/field.

The company is in business to make money. It's not a public welfare agency or a charity. Do you think that the government should take over the industry? That way your taxes can pay for the R&D, manufacturing/packaging, etc. There also won't be any "competition" which could have an adverse impact on advances.

I'm not trying to be a *&^%$, but this is a complex issue. Everyone is entitled to an opinion but please, let's be respectful to others.

I cannot believe that the industry is intentionally NOT trying to find a cure for cancer(s). Let face it: whatever company comes up w/a cure will make lots of $$$$$$. And think of the positive PR.