Tremfya

Who names these medications The commercials always tout? Since one is weirder than the next, I’d like to find that out. Xeljanz and Trulicity, Cosentyx and Tremfya Join with manufacturers Who might Abilify ya. I picture people in a room With lettered cubes who toss ‘em To see which combinations stick, Deciding some are awesome. To me, they sound ridiculous No matter what they’re used for And viewers, seeing names like these, Could never be confused more.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/15/2019 6:09:00 PM

Same people who give incredibly long Latin names to simple plants -- Scentific types, who are not at all poetic… LOL. Thanks, ilene. ~ gw

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/15/2019 2:26:00 PM

Another classic, Ilene! You must be kin to Art Buchwald! Aloha! Rico

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/14/2019 10:08:00 PM

I hear these names and I think "how in the world would you spell t hat?" It also amuses me that we are supposed to diagnose ourselves now and let our doctors know what we need. Really? Thanks for riling me up, Ilene.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/14/2019 4:27:00 PM

You echo the same thoughts which have passed through my mind several times, Ilene...but never made it to one of my poems :) Your magic pen will never run dry!! Best regards // paul

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 12/14/2019 4:18:00 PM

A great write, Ilene! I've often wondered myself what geniuses come up with those awful names - and most of the times the side-effects are dreadful! Glad you enjoyed the travails of poor old Cletus O'Toole. Stay tuned - more to come! A very happy Chanukah to you and your family - BoB