JP at Large: The more we go forward, the behinder we get

Gadzooks! This has got to be a remarkably modern idea, the proposal that there be a new class of drugs. These drugs would be initially ordered by a legal prescription written by a licensed prescriber. After that, all bets are off because medications in this new fourth class of drugs will be renewable at the pharmacist's discretion.

What a remarkably forward-looking idea. Pharmacists are perfectly capable to assist in the streamlining of the system, helping patients in need get the appropriate medications. However, you know and I know that the American Medical Association will hesitate to give up that kind of power. That organization of physicians even put up a fuss about Plan B being sold at the discretion of pharmacists. With AMA, it is all about power.

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