[Bonnyboy]

I don’t think increased regulation or control is a bad thing.

Why would anyone want to bump up their calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis just on the off chance that the disease may develop for example. Bad enough that you have to take these pills if you actually have such a health issue. Had I such an illness I would sooner I got my medication via my G.P. rather than Holland & Barret. If there is a market for something there is generally a bandwagon to be jumped on. Who supplies these “ Health shops”. Probably some third world sweatshop ( which they know about but will deny knowledge of if asked “officially” )

So maybe the drug companies are right but they also have to be brought to book. Some Cancer drugs run into the 10’s of thousands of pounds per month per individual. Once the initial research has been paid for, the rest is virtually clear profit. No wonder the NHS have to charge parking fees to make ends meet when they are being fleeced to such an extent.

I hope it turns round an bites the big drug companies in the backside. Forced to reduce the cost of medication. Then we can all have free prescriptions not just the Welsh and Scots ( dunno if the Scots actually get it, not surprised if they do tho )