That's why the government should not have the final say in which drugs people can buy. They should be able to make their recommendations, and then it should be up to the people to buy the pharmaceuticals they choose. They also should not need a prescription, as we have seen doctors abuse this privilege and kill patients by denying them life-saving medications. At most, patients should be able to sign a waiver acknowledging the government's warnings about a particular medication before being able to buy it. Most people would still consult a doctor before taking serious medications, but they should only need his or her advice, not permission.
That's why the government should not have the final say in which drugs people can buy. They should be able to make their recommendations, and then it should be up to the people to buy the pharmaceuticals they choose. They also should not need a prescription, as we have seen doctors abuse this privilege and kill patients by denying them life-saving medications. At most, patients should be able to sign a waiver acknowledging the government's warnings about a particular medication before being able to buy it. Most people would still consult a doctor before taking serious medications, but they should only need his or her advice, not permission.