Big Pharma

Sustainable Minimalists

Bleav + Stephanie Seferian

Kids & Family, Leisure, Parenting, Home & Garden

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🗓️ 17 August 2023

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

The US pharmaceutical industry is unique in that it markets directly to consumers (hey there, Zoloft commercial!). Through such direct-to-consumer marketing we have been spoon-fed the notion that every hint of a symptom requires a drug. The result? Americans take more prescription medications today than at any other time in recent history. On today's show we uncover the pharmaceutical industry's influence over the FDA and over consumers. Here's a preview: [2:30] Do Americans take more prescription drugs than citizens in other countries? [5:00] Prescription medication and the implications of its direct-to-consumer marketing [9:30] Big pharma, the FDA, and a great big conflict of interest [12:00] The connection between a patient's desire for a quick fix and a physician's prescribing habits [19:00] 3 action steps re: conscious consumerism and prescription drugs Resources mentioned: Carbon Footprint Of The Global Pharmaceutical Industry And Relative Impact Of Its Major Players (via Journal Of Cleaner Production) Too Many Meds? America's Love Affair With Prescription Medication (via Consumer Reports) This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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0:00.0	It has been a summer of self-care over here. I'm talking lots of hikes, lots of beach trips with the
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1:00.7	Well, hello, welcome back.
1:04.0	My name is Stephanie Safarian, and you're listening to episode 394 of sustainable
1:09.6	minimalist, a show about intentional and eco-friendly minimalist living.
1:15.0	On today's show, we're discussing conscious consumerism
1:18.8	as it relates to prescription drugs.
1:21.8	Yes, medication.
1:23.6	Usually on this show, we discuss clothing and food
1:26.8	and household items through the lens of intentionality.
1:30.3	But today, it's all about the drugs.
1:33.6	Here in the United States, big pharma can advertise directly to consumers.
1:39.6	So when you're watching TV, you can see a commercial of a fast food joint and then right after see a
1:46.7	commercial for Zoloft or Lyrica or Ellaquis, or, hey, Viagra.
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