Bad pharma

how drug companies mislead doctors and harm patients

Book • 2012

In 'Bad Pharma', Ben Goldacre argues that the pharmaceutical industry systematically distorts medical evidence, leading to flawed clinical trials, biased medical education, and harmful prescribing practices.

He details issues such as the withholding of negative data, regulatory capture, and the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical research and education.

Goldacre calls for greater transparency and regulation to address these problems and improve patient care.

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