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Thread ID: 136059	2014-01-14 21:47:00	drug dealers in three piece suits	kingdragonfly (309)	PC World Chat

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1365216	2014-01-14 21:47:00	I consider companies like Pfizer Australia as little better than a drug dealer on a street corner. Case in point: "Xanax" is one of the most abused drugs in the world, called "alprazolam" here in NZ. If you ever watch "Cops" TV program from the States, you'll see countless busts involving Xanax. It's often mentioned in drug jokes by comedians. So here's some information from Wikipedia "In Australia, alprazolam was originally a Schedule 4 (Prescription Only) medication; however, as of January 2014, it will become a Schedule 8 medication, subjecting it to more rigorous prescribing requirements." "As of December 2013—in anticipation of the rescheduling of alprazolam to Schedule 8 in Australia—Pfizer Australia announced they would be discontinuing the Xanax brand in Australia as it is no longer commercially viable... Take from this your own conclusions.	kingdragonfly (309)
1365217	2014-01-15 00:39:00	How does that make the manufacturer drug dealers? One of the most widely used drugs (next to alcohol) is statins.	pctek (84)
1365218	2014-01-15 05:17:00	How does that make the manufacturer drug dealers? One of the most widely used drugs (next to alcohol) is statins. The difference being that statins are not classed as "psychoactive drugs"... I assume the point that the OP is trying to make is that the company was happy to supply when they knew the drug was easy enough for doctors to prescribe, but the reclassification means that it won't be as widely prescribed and they will therefore not sell the same sort of quantities. A commercial decision - which I have no problem with. DISCLAIMER: I am prescribed statins (the generic kind) but have never had cause to "need" Xanax...	johcar (6283)
1365219	2014-01-15 06:46:00	It shows Pfizer Australia true nature. Pfizer Australia didn't pull the psychoactive drug from the market because of it's misuse as a party drug, and subsequent overdose deaths. It appears Pfizer Australia pulled the drug from the market because Australia wanted "more rigorous prescribing requirements." Please refer to "Prescription Drug Addiction Statistics Put Xanax in Fourth Place in Florida Overdoses" novusdetox.com	kingdragonfly (309)
1365220	2014-01-15 07:06:00	Xanax is back as the funded brand for alprazolam in New Zealand.	Renmoo (66)
1365221	2014-01-15 11:25:00	Mmm...I have a (Kiwi) scientist friend who worked for Pfizer and his experience is that drug companies are failing. Low profits and few new drugs. He left after 25 years before he could be made redundant. Pharmaceuticals is not a happy place to be these days.	Winston001 (3612)
1365222	2014-01-15 12:04:00	The Xanax or Alprazolam are both belong to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines ... Probably the most well known Benzos would be Valium, mainly used as a sedative, reducing panic attacks, and in palliative care for cancer patients to suppress the fear of dying. Used with Morphine, it can hasten death for patients and could be considered euthanasia. It's extremely addictive and well known as a party drug. I use another benzo which is prescribed for severe muscle cramps bought on by back surgery.	SP8's (9836)
1365223	2014-01-15 19:26:00	Pfizer Australia didn't pull the psychoactive drug from the market because of it's misuse as a party drug Loads of prescription medicines have been misused by druggies for years and years. It's not the fault of the manufacturers.	pctek (84)
1365224	2014-01-15 20:45:00	Probably the most well known Benzos would be Valium It's extremely addictive and well known as a party drug.Hmm. I've been prescribed it on and off for about three years and feel no addiction whatsoever... I've heard that it's addictive but never felt the "need" to take it... even letting my repeat prescriptions expire. Might just be a behaviourile thing which applies to certain individuals.	Greg (193)
1365225	2014-01-15 23:53:00	Hmm. I've been prescribed it on and off for about three years and feel no addiction whatsoever... I've heard that it's addictive but never felt the "need" to take it... even letting my repeat prescriptions expire. Might just be a behaviourile thing which applies to certain individuals. Ritalin and oxy	Mirddes (10)
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