Behind the counter drugs, No Prescription


	Behind the counter drugs, No Prescription

BobbyDelray

10-5-2007 3:09 PM

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10-6-2007 12:47 AM

neochonetes

This clip was disconcerting AND very thought provoking. Thanks for the information.

What does it mean to "discuss it with your pharmacist first?

In the pharmacy where I live that would mean discussing it in front of 5 local employees and all the customers.

MMMhhhMMM. Not sure that is such a hot idea. If you don't need a prescription, you don't need a prescription....

Would there be any privacy guarantees? Probably not.

10-6-2007 3:35 AM

ezsparky

I think privacy is a valid concern though I do believe that all privacy concerns could be addressed affectively.

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