Is it just me or should advertising medication just be illegal as a whole? If you need meds you should talk to your doctor.

nradov 40 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

It's just you. There's nothing wrong with informing adults about the existence and benefits of medications. Many consumers aren't even aware that there are medications available to treat their conditions. They don't know to ask their doctor about it. Even a lot of doctors don't stay current on new medications. There's a real knowledge gap.

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AntiUSAbah 5 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I would have agreed a while back but now i don't.

I think its gatekeping and there should be a way to get everything without another adult telling you no.

There is a lot of bias around what and how and when and who can take what.

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expedition32 4 hours ago | parent [-]

Ah yes the American naivity of pretending people are not morons. The renaissance man never existed.

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AntiUSAbah 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I see the issue but its not like I can go to some seminar, get educated about a specific medication/chemical and then i'm allowed to just buy it.

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ndisn 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

That’s cool. A moron will hurt himself. One less moron in the world.

	▲	Natfan 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		feels like a slippery slope to some eugenics bullshit

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pjc50 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Advertising prescription medication is indeed illegal in the UK. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advertise-your-medicines

OTC is ok.

	▲	expedition32 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		They have to label those as not clinically proven. No this stuff is not going to make you look 20 again...