Nick Dearden

Nick Dearden, author of PharmaNomics, and Phil Whitaker, a seasoned NHS GP, dive into the murky waters of Big Pharma's influence on healthcare. They discuss how pharmaceutical companies have historically manipulated doctors and the regulatory environment to prioritize profits. The dark legacy of OxyContin marketing reveals the dangerous consequences of profit-driven strategies. Dearden and Whitaker also advocate for rethinking pharmaceutical regulations, emphasizing the need for public interest over corporate profit, inspired by innovative models from countries like South Africa.

From HIV/AIDS to COVID-19, Nick Dearden discusses how Big Pharma prioritizes profit over public health. The podcast reveals their exploitative practices, monopolies, and unethical behavior. It also touches on the controversy surrounding the unreleased Wu-Tang Clan album and the need to reshape global economic structures for public health equity.