[lpnadmin]

I found this song about the drug industry in the US. The lyric about the pt wanting the drug after seeing it on TV hit home because when I did clinicals, I ran across a few patients who asked for a specific drug (refusing the generic eqivalent) after seeing an ad. The fact that the drug (brand or generic) would have little effect on their symptoms was not an issue.

There is a cartoon that accompanies the song that is absolutely hilarious!

The Drugs I Need
(Austin Lounge Lizards)

You’ve got a headache
And I’ve got some strange disease
Don’t worry about it
This pill will set your mind at ease

It’s called Progenitorivox
It’s made by SquAbbMerlCo
It’s a life enhancing miracle
But there are some things you should know

It may cause agitation
Palpitations
Excessive salivation
Constipation
Male lactation
Rust colored urination
Hallucinations
Bad vibrations
Mild electric shock sensations
But it’s worth it
For the drugs I need

My disease may not be fatal
But I can ease my fears
By taking two $12 pills
Each day for fifty years
They’ve spent billions to convince me
So now I realize
Progenitorivox
Beats diet and exercise!

I’ve got insurance
At least for now I do
And if I buy generic
It would cut my cost in two
But I want Progenitorivox!
‘cause I saw it on TV
Those families look so functional
That paisley pill’s for me

But it may cause
Depravation
Humiliation
Debtor’s prison and deportation
Dark depictions
Dire predictions
Life as seen in Dickens fiction
Empty pocket
Court dockets
May cause eyes to pop from sockets
But it’s worth it
For the drugs I need
But it’s worth it…
(In Canada, they get this for a song!)
But it’s worth it
For the drugs I need

(This part is spoken over the last few seconds of the song, like the disclaimers in radio ads for car dealerships)

The opinions expressed in this song are not necessarily those of SquabbMerlCo or its subsidiaries. Progenitorivox is not available, anywhere. Offer void in Wisconsin. Any resemblance to actual drugs, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Any unauthorized use of your judgment in the application of Progenitorivox is strictly prohibited. Progenitorivox may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of Major League Baseball. Progenitorivox may cause drowsiness or restlessness in lab animals. Do not resume sexual activity while operating heavy machinery without consulting your physician. For erections lasting longer than four hours, insert your own joke here. If you experience psychotic episodes, you’re crazy. If death occurs, discontinue use of Progenitorivox immediately. If symptoms persist, consult your physician. All sales final. Batteries not included.

lpnadmin
not a nerd but a level 61 dungeonmaster

[Havin' A Party!]

Just saw this. Liked it!

[ZZTopRN]

HYSTERICAL!!!!!! I love the ones that say "tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease or other serious medical problems" Duh!! If he didn't know, he would not be my doctor.

I also love the ads with the very attractive 21 plus years that advertise for "erectile dysfuncion." Is this like taking drugs for "recreational sex?"

Thanks for this post. I was feeling a little down, and I needed a good laugh.

[gwenith]

There is a serious side to this - ONE of the major reasons drugs are much dearer in the USA is that you allow them to be advertised. Someone has to pay for advertising and it always ends up being the consumer.

[hipab4hands]

We get a lot of requests for meds that patients have seen on TV. When I explain that med is not covered under thier insurance, but they can pay for it themselves, then it is not so attractive to them.

[Havin' A Party!]

Have a soft spot for good lyrics. The following line is very cool!

"... Dark depictions
Dire predictions
Life as seen in Dickens fiction..."

[TNNURSE]

OMG...too funny!!!!

[BabyRN2Be]

That is just too funny!! It's just so true though...