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Part Two: The Vioxx Scandal: How Big Pharma Killed More Americans Than Vietnam

Behind the Bastards

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This chapter examines the Vioxx scandal, focusing on the marketing tactics used by pharmaceutical companies, particularly the role of celebrity endorsements. It questions the ethics of relying on public figures to promote medication safety and discusses the potential public health risks of pharmaceutical advertising.

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