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Why Are Drug Ads Legal in America?

By The Stream Published on June 27, 2025

Dr. Josh Axe asks a thought-provoking question about an American phenomenon: Why does America allow pharmaceutical ads on TV while nearly every other country bans them? In this eye-opening reaction, he breaks down RFK Jr.’s bold take on Big Pharma’s grip on our screens — and our health. Discover how direct-to-consumer drug ads are fueling skyrocketing prescription rates, misleading viewers, and contributing to America’s chronic illness crisis.