WeGovy, Farxiga, Vrayar … The Stream of Drugs on TV, he became so pervading that they compiled a little probable pair of politicians.
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, which collect with democrats, support the effort that encourage Trump Secretary for Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For Ban Pharmaceutical Ads on TV.
Sanders presented the extreme on the prescription prescription now act together with the colleagues of the independent Senator Angus King Maine. There are both records with democrats. If he passed, the legislation would Promote the prescription on medicines with TV, radio, printing, digital platforms and social media.
Those critical to ads claim to push the price of health care even greater, Even as they do not help improve patients with care.
Ad fans say they can increase the understanding of patients available.
However, most rich nations, except the US and New Zealand, Ban Pharmaceutical Ads, Newsweek Noted.
Kennedy has not yet commented on legislation, who grinds and the king discovered on Thursday. They noted that the pharmaceutical industry spent more than $ 5 billion on TV ads, adding that many medications that advertised more in the US but in countries where pharmaceutical ads are prohibited.
“American people are sick and tired of greed pharmaceutical Companies that spend billions of dollars are pushing their unbalanced expensive prescription drugs, “Sanders said, inviting American politics to allow such ads” international shame “.
Anna Bahr said, director of communication with grinders Newsweek that the Senator’s Office contacted Republicans about joining the account. She noted that the pharmaceutical and health insurance industry lobbyed to prevent such advertisements.
Bahr said Newsweek: “Over the past 25 years, drug companies have spent $ 8.5 billion on lobbying. Today they have some 1800 well-paid lobbyists in Washington, DC – including former leaders of Republican and Democratic Parties.”
“Unbelievable, it is more than three lobbyists for each member Congress. During the same period, there were over $ 700 million in the campaign contribution. And they are equal contributions. They contribute to the republic and democratic candidates largely, “she added.
Kennedy and Elon Musk Both openly supported the idea of banning pharmaceutical ads.
“Let’s get back to President Trump in White house And that DC can ban pharmaceutical advertising so, “he wrote on X 3. November last year.
As the president campaign, Kennedy said that he would first sign the executive order in Office Banning pharmaceutical ads.
Also in November 2024. Musk wrote X: “There is no advertising for pharmacy.”
“The widespread use of advertising on the direct consumer by pharmaceutical companies initiates costs and do not necessarily make patients healthier,” King said in the statement. “End-advertisements The Prohibition would prohibit the advertising of pharmaceutical drugs to protect people. This account is an excellent step to ensure that patients receive the best information and from the right source and not biased ads.”
Several democratic senators signed on the co-sponsor of legislation, including Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, Vermont Sen. Peter Welch, Oregon Sen. Jeff Masterleyand Illinois Sen. Dick DurbinSanders’ office stated.