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Efficacy vs. efficiency?
Posted: 01 October 2009 05:02 AM   [ Ignore ]
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Does anyone know the difference between efficacy and efficiency? I have seen the word efficacy used a lot recently but am not sure of its meaning.
I’d be grateful for the help, thanks!

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Posted: 01 October 2009 12:17 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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An efficiency is a measure of effectiveness.  An efficacy is something that tastes effing great.

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Posted: 01 October 2009 06:14 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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Short of effindelicacy?

Efficacy and efficiency are nearly synonymous. However, efficacy means capable of producing a result, whereas efficiency usually describes an action.

A drug has efficacy. In fact, efficacy is typically used in discussing drugs and medical treatment.
A person can work with efficiency. A machine can operate with efficiency.

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Posted: 06 October 2009 08:09 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]
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...but what are its effects????

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Posted: 06 October 2009 08:52 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]
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Huge profits for the drug companies.

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Posted: 06 October 2009 09:37 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]
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That is all it is for every company: huge profits.

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Posted: 06 October 2009 09:43 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 6 ]
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Bonuses have to come from somewhere.

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Posted: 06 October 2009 10:47 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 7 ]
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To the tune of millions, I know.  Such a country. Very discouraging, if you let it get to you.

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