Prescription Games

The book the drug companies don't want you to read…

A handful of companies control the global pharmaceutical market, developing, producing and marketing drugs on which the health of the world's population is dependent. Undoubtedly these giant make a positive contribution to the overall benefit of mankind — together they form the single most important industry in expanding the life expectancy of the human race — but their activities have caused many to question whether their dedication to their own financial gain is often at the expense of health.

The pharmaceutical companies surround themselves win secrecy, but questions are beginning to be asked. Is espionage used to get ahead; money spent to subvert political processes threatening their advancement? And have some descended to using force to protect their their own interests? Companies have been accused of buying scientists and actively hindering competitors; and when the industry distributes products into the Third World is it always scrupulous in ensuring that the drugs are suited to for Third World consumption? Are some of the companies sufficiently careful to ensure that when they buy their way into markets, the drugs they are selling are not dangerous?

The pharmaceutical companies present themselves as a positive force with their massive marketing operations, but it is time the truth was told. Jeffrey Robinson turns his attention to the giants of the pharmaceutical industry, revealing shocking truths about the companies on which we are dependent for our most precious gift — our health.

1. Big Pharma
2. The Third Wave
3. Getting Down to Basics
4. In a Perfect World
5. Taking Care of Business
6. A Tale of Two More Drugs
7. Secret Science
8. Nacy O. Talks Fast
9. Goliath Hates David
10. Playing Hardball
11. Whatever it Takes
12. Targeting the Doctors

• Epilogue

Describes how the pharmaceptical industry works. Frightening.