tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post5414330199537151411..comments2024-03-16T00:27:31.848-07:00Comments on Hooked: Ethics, Medicine, and Pharma: Survey: Most Docs Still Accepting of Industry GoodiesHoward Brodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00599587504924835039noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post-37160783600286192342010-06-30T04:59:53.192-07:002010-06-30T04:59:53.192-07:00Howard, I am very pleased to be a visitor to your ...Howard, I am very pleased to be a visitor to your fine blog, and will continue to 'drop in'. Regarding Pharma's influence in the office, at least in my experience, it is a shadow of what it was 10 years ago. I think the biggest obstacle they face is the formulary. We have little choice in which drugs to prescribe. The Nexium guy may have just fed the staff, the the formulary mandates Prevacid. If you have a chance, kindly drop in on my blog, as we have some common interests, although I address (aka rant) on a broader array of medical issues.Michael Kirsch, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07555280388086931097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post-2218275752074198402010-06-29T12:06:11.343-07:002010-06-29T12:06:11.343-07:00Michael-- thanks as always for writing. First, I a...Michael-- thanks as always for writing. First, I aprpeciate the updates from the trenches as to what is happening since PhRMA's code went into effect. The reports I hear are like yours--the "reminder" items, mugs, pens, etc. have mostly disappeared, but the food remains. It is worth noting however that I know as yet of no formal studies documenting the results of the PhRMA policy. <br /><br />Next, what about your experience? The rep does not get paid a bonus if you remember his name or what drug he peddles. He only gets paid a bonus if you prescribe more of his drug. If he keeps coming and keeps bringing food, that's pretty good evidence that his secret profile of you shows that you're a reliable prescriber for him. Nothing personal, just business.Howard Brodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00599587504924835039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post-6204209040630681952010-06-29T05:41:49.544-07:002010-06-29T05:41:49.544-07:00Howard, I suspect that the era of Pharma dispensin...Howard, I suspect that the era of Pharma dispensing largesse onto physicians has largely passed. Our practice gets some free vittles for us and the staff about twice monthly. I hope that this has not corrupted us. Incidentally, when a pharm rep is in our office, I rarely can remember which product is attached to them, which means he isn't doing his job, or my memory is more of a sieve than I feared.Michael Kirsch, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07555280388086931097noreply@blogger.com