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Why some pill packs include a week of placebos

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We are apparently creatures of such fragile habit that skipping a single day throws our entire routine into chaos. Certain monthly prescription packs intentionally include an entire week of completely inactive placebo pills. They exist solely to ensure the user doesn't forget the physical action of swallowing a tablet every single morning.

Why some pill packs include a week of placebos
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