Sunday, April 3, 2011

Person-proof containers.

Is nothing made well any more? Let's discuss medicines. Right now I am using a cream for a rosacea-like rash. The tube is annoying because the cap does not fit properly. It seems that it was not threaded correctly so one has to hold it just right to replace the ill-fitting cap. At the same time, the contents seem to escape the tube without squeezing so while attempting to replace the cap, one is being oozed upon by a cream which is not completely without its dangers. I say wasting because this small, poorly designed tube of prescription medicine costs $129.00. Another equally costly prescription medicine I take daily is Avodart (don't ask!). These widely prescribed yellow capsules have the peculiar flaw of sticking together. So in attempting to shake out a single dose, I get a clump of capsules that look like a science project. As it is almost necessary to rip them apart, it is prudent to remember the WARNING on the label: If contact is made with leaking capsule, wash immediately with soap and water. Wouldn't you think that a multi-zillion dollar pharmaceutical company like GlaxoSmithKline could solve this problem?

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