Well, they're picking the drugs that they can sell the most of -- i.e. the ones that will benefit the most people. That's not a bad thing.

However, the cost of human trials are still a problem. Because of the costs, drug research to treat rare diseases aren't going to get funded by anyone.

The last time I got an Rx, the doctor actually made the decision along with my insurance company (at least how much they'd pay).

So you're saying that drug advertising is pulling the wool over the eyes of the entire industry so that they give patients nothing more than placebos?

Most drugs, even those that offer a benefit over current therapies, don't sell themselves. Physicians need to learn about new drugs, have an opportunity to try them before you ever see widespread use.