From: Kathleen Nimr [knimr@jps.net]
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 11:53 AM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Advertising for drugs

Dear Sir:

I strongly protest the allowance for companies to advertise prescription
drugs on TV.

First of all, the reason that they are prescription is to be sure that
doctors evaluate the drugs based on individual needs and individual medical
situation.  
Secondly, in these times of expensive drugs, it is unconscionable that the
cost of drugs would be further increased by expensive advertising which is
very simplistic and downplays possible side effects.

I urge you to control this advertising which is not in the public interest

Sincerely,

Kathleen Nimr
2204 Olympic Drive, Martinez, Ca. 94553
(925) 228 5746