That's funny, try typing in your favorite cigarette brand and they all show up, but not for sale. Is this all ANDI has left, promoting stuff on AMAZON that they dont sell, but because it shows up in a search without a product, it must be real?
Just WOW!
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It is not a theory that the Amazon database is a closed system.
(I have worked within these closed systems at other companies for quite some time, trust me, I know what I'm talking about here. Far too well, actually.)
It is not a theory that the Amazon database ties in with the Amazon supply chain, which includes purchasing, inventory, distribution, reclamation and redistribution.
(This isn't even an arguable point, I mean, really, basic business functions.)
It is not a theory that someone at Amazon had to enter that data into the privately held Amazon database and that it is not a general compilation of search results like Google or Youtube or Yahoo (all using Google algorithms) or even Bing.
This is an administrative rights issue. If you don't have the correct rights, you cannot modify the database. Period. End. Of. Story.
If an item is showing up in the Amazon search suggestion database, that means groundwork is being laid for product into the system.
That includes your pharmaceutical -- maybe it is prescription-only but Amazon is making moves into Big Pharma, just like it did groceries (visit your local Whole Foods, and make sure you have the app on your phone).
Keep in mind, pharmacies have to get their drugs somewhere and while there are strict rules around FDA and DEA guidelines, shipments must be made and delivered.
You cannot beat Amazon's distribution system (see the AMZN share price if you doubt that).
