There is an evident link between juvenile drug use and delinquency. A 2008 study explored the connection between delinquency and the use of nonmedical prescription drugs in teens. As prescription drug abuse is on the rise in America its abuse has not left out a crucial group of people; adolescents. “The findings of this study indicate that nonmedical prescription drug use is significantly associated with self-reported delinquency as well as self-reported arrest” (Ford‚ 2008). The article discusses
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Drug Advertising Some drugs are good‚ at least some pharmaceutical advertising wants people to believe that. Since 1983‚ prescription drug advertising on television has become a topic of debate‚ should it be allowed or not allowed. What is DTCA? DTCA is direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising on television. The use of direct to consumer prescription drug advertising should be prohibited‚ as it leads to potential overmedication‚ possible drug abuse and could add to the overall cost of the
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When it comes to the topic of prescription drugs being regulated‚ most of us will readily agree that this is a big concern for many Americans. Where this argument usually ends‚ however‚ is on the question of why do Americans pay some of the highest prices for prescription drugs compared to other countries. Whereas some are convinced that these high costs are set solely for the fact of the amount of money spent on producing these drugs‚ others maintain that there is an opportunity for medication prices
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Prescription Drug Abuse in America Illegal drugs in the United States have been a topic of discussion for as long as anyone can remember. For years we have been fighting a war against drugs and this paper will not reflect current trends of illegal drugs‚ but will show that the new problem these days in America is prescription drugs. According to state law enforcement officials‚ “An analysis of 168‚900 autopsies conducted in Florida in 2007 found that three times as many people were killed by legal
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High government spending to stimulate the economy has improved conditions temporarily but in turn has created a large budget gap. The Philippines has one of the highest drug prices in the world. Changes brought about by the controversial Cheaper Medicine Act have impacted the Philippines pharmaceutical market‚ whereby 200 drugs have seen price reductions by up to 50% since August 2009. The Philippines remains on the USTR’s Ordinary Watch List in 2010. Medicine was the science and art of healing humans
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Demographics Mercury Drugstore’s Primary Target Market Demographics : Ages ranging from 18 to 65 years old who may be male or female that belong to any social class – B‚ C‚ D‚ and E Marital status – no specific status. The available market size using research data show that 6 out of 10 Filipinos are now opting for generic medicines over the more expensive branded counterparts. For a $2 Billion Pharmaceutical market in the Philippines $1.2 Billion (60%) - Generics Medicines $800
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INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG REVIEW PROCESS Investigational New Drug Review Process Prashanth Kumar Ponugoti Northeastern University INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG REVIEW PROCESS Abstract Investigational New Drug (IND) review process begins from the time the sponsor files investigation new drug application and the purpose of the review is to confirm the safety and efficacy of the patient for the drug. Moreover in the process of review if the review committee notifies any deficiencies by the new drug then there
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STEP 1) Choosing a Topic The topic I have chosen to write about is "homeopathic medicines vs. the dangers of prescription drugs." I feel that this topic is very interesting because there are so many variations of homeopathic medicines. I am a firm believer that they work. I have used Echinacea many times to help rid myself and my family of the common cold. I would like to see more involvement by the FDA to conduct more tests regarding the effectiveness of the homeopathic medicines. I have
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The History‚ Use‚ and Effectiveness of Medicinal Drugs I. The History‚ Use‚ and Effectiveness of Medicinal Drugs A. Introduction (Pg’s 1-2) II. Aspirin (Pg’s 3-6) A. Its Origin B. Dosages C. Relative Effectiveness D. Side Effects E. Alternate Treatment III. Sulfa Drugs (Pg’s 7-10) A. Its Origin B. Dosages C. Relative Effectiveness D. Side Effects E. Alternate Treatment IV. Antibiotics (Pg’s 11-14) A. Its Origin B. Dosages C. Relative Effectiveness D. Side Effects E. Alternate
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Chem-127 – Impact of Chemistry – H. D. Roth Chapter 10: Drugs‚ Manipulating Molecules Everyday drugs – are we dependent? Prescription drugs – are we dependent? How harmful are illicit drugs? Are “natural” herbal remedies safer than synthetic ones? How are effective drugs designed? HDR-F-2012 Prontosil – the first antibiotic Prontosil‚ an effective antibacterial agent‚ belongs to the class of azo dyes‚ which were the first commercially produced chemicals; they effectively dyed wool
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