In answer to the OP, how about simply finding a primary physician who believes in the the thoughtful (as opposed to liberal) prescription of drugs? They do exist. My doctor welcomes questions and is happy to provide as much information as he can about the pros and cons of any suggested courses of action/treatment. As is the case with more and doctors these days, he is a strong advocate of prevention through lifestyle, but will also prescribe medication if he considers it necessary.
No offense, but the simplicity of the statement in your original post comes across to me as somewhat troll-like in nature i.e. it conforms to the "make a bold, simple, and controversial statement, then sit back and watch the responses" style of posting.
In a somewhat related vein, I have been taking a low-dose aspirin every day for the last couple of years. I don't remember exactly why I started, but I don't think it was at the recommendation of my doctor. IIRC, it was simply because of a few articles I read which suggested it was a good idea for men over 50. My vitals are good - I have an athletic heart rate and my cholesterol is within acceptable limits. Next time I see my doctor, I'm thinking of asking him if I should discontinue, as I really don't like taking the same thing every day unless there's a very good reason.