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Peter Ashby

Andy Hall wrote:

On 2007-05-20 12:19:02 +0100, (Peter Ashby) said:

The Medway Handyman wrote:

Peter Ashby wrote:

It also assumes that the many large controlled studies on statins that
have been done are wrong. Many have been done outwith big pharma by
publically funded scientists too. In addition the idea that most at
risk people should take statins is based on the hard nosed, realistic
realisation that most of those people are not going to make the
required dietary and lifestyle changes.

But thats the point Peter. Anyone even vaguely suspected of being 'at
risk' is almost force fed statins. Whilst they may be effective at
reducing blood cholresterol there is no link between high cholresterol
and heart problems.

But again in my experience that is not true. I suppose it could be one
of those differences between England and Scotland.

You underestimate the huge infuence the drug companies have on the medical
profession. GP's are constantly bombarded by 'research' and 'information'
from drug manufacturers. And GP's are now heavily 'targeted' by Govmint.

I am not underestimating it. You seem to be assuming that all prescribed
drugs are so prescribed because of pressure from big Pharma. That is an
extremely biased position that does not reflect reality. It also ignores
the increasing role of NICE to do the intellectual legwork in assessing
drugs.

NICE does produce some reasonable work. Unfortunately, the PCTs then
proceed to ignore it if they can find a cheaper solution than that
recommended.

Nothing wrong with generics. Why people pay well over the odds for
neurofen when plain pack versions are much cheaper and exactly the same.

Peter
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