The future of my current job is uncertain (familiar story, I'm sure). What should I do to plan for the future? My background is in art, and ... pharmaceutical training and compliance. [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek on Sep 28, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there any particular reason that Effexor comes in gelatin capsules? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2009 - 10 answers

Antipsychotics-filter: A conversation with a friend has me turning to the hive mind. [more inside]
posted by specialfriend on May 8, 2009 - 8 answers

What's the real deal with offshore "no prescription needed" pharmacies? Which ones (if any) are legit? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 1, 2009 - 27 answers

Can anything be done with extra pharmaceuticals? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2008 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend a good guide to prescription drugs? [more inside]
posted by jammy on Apr 17, 2008 - 13 answers

I am interested in literary works that discuss various substances like recreational drugs or pharmaceuticals. I am interested in anything with associations or references to philosophy, politics, religion, mind-expansion etc. Some examples of what I am looking for are Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' and Soma, or Dune and Melange. Any dystopia/utopia parallels, anticipations of the future, criticisms of drug culture, criticisms of pharmaceuticals, or allegories to anything substance related would be incredibly useful. This is a follow up of this thread: http://ask.metafilter.com/83142/Literary-works-anticipacting-the-future-trends
posted by Knigel on Feb 28, 2008 - 31 answers

Medical/pharm filter: Could use of NSAIDs end up looking like Crohn's or IBD? (Warning: contains potentially gross descriptions of Crohn's.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2007 - 6 answers

What should I do with a large quantity of unused but unneeded insulin syringes? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Jun 26, 2007 - 21 answers

Pharmacy Geeks: Why are some medicines still packed in glass ampules? [more inside]
posted by dog food sugar on Mar 11, 2007 - 12 answers

What's the situation currently like in the US for ordering drugs over the Internet without a prescription? [more inside]
posted by hodyoaten on Jan 4, 2007 - 23 answers

Women of MeFi, your experiences with Seasonale? [more inside]
posted by anjamu on Aug 25, 2006 - 21 answers

Has anyone heard of a caffeine tablet producing heavy drowsiness? [more inside]
posted by zek on Aug 16, 2006 - 12 answers

What does "nonmonograph designation" mean, with regards to pharmaceuticals and the FDA? Or, more specifically, why did the FDA pull attapulgite off the market? [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Aug 2, 2005 - 5 answers

I thought of asking this question in response to this comment, but thought it was better off here:
Why are legal drug prices so expensive. As a biochemistry major, I see first-hand how expensive very simple reagents and machines are to create simple research. It seems somewhat reasonable that in my naive on little world, drug prices are somewhat justified by the cost of r&d. Are there any reports out there of where drug companies spend their money. i.e., can I see how much are sent on salaries, equipment, court fees, etc to get more of an understanding of drug company costs and profits, especially since I'll probably being getting a job at one in a few months. Also, info on why drugs (beyond their being greedy) are so expensive in The States (or so I hear) vs. other parts of the world would be useful, too.
posted by jmd82 on Jan 30, 2005 - 56 answers

Online pharmaceuticals: Experiences? [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on Jul 13, 2004 - 5 answers

In the U.S., some televised prescription drug ads tell you exactly what the drug is for. Others only allude cryptically to the drug's function. Still others just show a middle-aged, sweater-clad couple enjoying a sunset on a beach. Or Mike Ditka. Why?
posted by stonerose on Feb 16, 2004 - 10 answers