114. The Fungus (New England Compounding Center)

A compounding pharmacy’s drive for profit leads to a catastrophic health crisis. It highlights the troubling connection between negligence and a fungal meningitis outbreak from contaminated injections. The emotional stories of affected families reveal the tragedy of prioritizing revenue over safety. Legal consequences for pharmacy executives add a layer of courtroom drama to the tragedy. Calls for increased regulatory oversight underline the urgent need for protection in healthcare. This gripping narrative raises questions about accountability and systemic failures in the industry.