Prescription for Disaster

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Prescription for Disaster is an in-depth investigation into the symbiotic relationships between the pharmaceutical industry, the FDA, lobbyists, lawmakers, medical schools, and researchers, and the impact this has on consumers and their health care. During this thorough investigation, we take a close look at patented drugs, why they are so readily prescribed by doctors, the role insurance companies and HMO's play in promoting compliance, and the problem of rising health care costs. We will examine the marketing and public relations efforts on behalf of the pharmaceutical companies, including sales reps, medical journals and conferences.

Kurzinfos

Originaltitel

Prescription for Disaster

Status

Released

Start

21.04.2006

Laufzeit

1 h 28 min

Originalsprache

en

Genres

Dokumentarfilm