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[–] EdibleFriend@lemmy.world 101 points 2 years ago (23 children)

For those who don't live in the land of burgers like me this is shockingly accurate. Right down to the bathtub that's mysteriously on the beach.

[–] EdibleFriend@lemmy.world 41 points 2 years ago (8 children)

FURTHER FOR PEOPLE IN FIRST WORLD COUNTRIES!

So often the drug commercial won't even tell you what the fuck the drug is for. You just see a bunch of old fucks dancing around all happy and then at the end its like 'ask your doctor if drugname is right for you'

[–] troyunrau@lemmy.ca 34 points 2 years ago (7 children)

In some countries, like Canada, directly advertising for prescription drugs is illegal. But the marketing folks behind the drugs find these sorts of legal loopholes. The "ask your doctor" line is a cover-your-ass version which is actually saying "Google it".

[–] PolarisFx@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

They can advertise, they just can't say what the drug is for. I've seen a few Ozempic commercials, where its just a dozen people asking "Have you tried Ozempic? Ask your doctor" for the entire commercial.

I wish they wouldn't, as a diabetic actually on the drug I've experienced so many shortages this year because of all the off label use. And while mounjaro is approved, they can't make enough of it to supply Canada

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