[A*O]

I am lucky enough to have a fantastic pharmacist who will often suggest a generic (ie cheaper) drug instead of the branded version my doc prescribes. I don't blame docs, especially GP's, for taking advantage of the free pens, etc. It's a small enough reward for the general shit they have to put up with on a daily basis from shitty patients. It's not like they are being coerced into prescribing dangerous drugs - merely to favour one brand over another. So long as the drug does the job it's intended to do then as a grateful patient I really don't mind if my GP get's a notepad or keyring once in a while.