Canada Drug Talk

Selling Sickness: How the World's Biggest Pharmaceutical Companies Are Turning Us All Into Patients

Selling Sickness: How the World's Biggest Pharmaceutical Companies Are Turning Us All Into Patients

In this book, authors Ray Moynihan and Alan Cassels examine how drug companies manufacture or exaggerate illnesses, over-promote drugs while concealing side-effects and control the FDA and other agencies. It also covers Big Pharma's secret ownership of patient support groups, control over Continuing Medical Education and its powerful political lobby.

The Truth About the Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It

The Truth About the Drug Companies: How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It

In this book, Marcia Angell argues that American drug companies have corrupted congress, the FDA and members of the medical profession. Ms. Angell examines drug company profits and expenditures on marketing to physicians/consumers compared to the relatively small amount spent on research and development of new drugs. Finally, Ms. Angell offers concrete suggestions for reforming the American drug industry. It is a timely read as the debate over importing prescription drugs from Canada heats up.

Update:

Pfizer Vice President Peter Rost Reviews Marcia Angell's New Book

The $800 Million Pill: The Truth behind the Cost of New Drugs

The $800 Million Pill: The Truth behind the Cost of New Drugs

In this book, Merrill Goozner dismantles big pharma's assertion that drug prices must be kept high in order to maintain research. Industry officials claim that the cost of each new drug averages $800 million but the author argues that citizens already pay much of that bill through taxpayer-financed medical research.

The Big Fix: How the Pharmaceutical Industry Rips Off American Consumers

The Big Fix: How the Pharmaceutical Industry Rips Off American Consumers

In this book, Katherine Greider uncovers how the drug industry increases profits at the expense of consumers in the United States. Ms. Greider examines issues such as "me-too" drugs, research studies specifically designed to support marketing claims and the controversial tactics used to market prescription drugs not only to doctors but directly to consumers.

Over Dose: The Case Against the Drug Companies: Prescription Drugs, Side Effects, and Your Health

Over Dose: The Case Against the Drug Companies: Prescription Drugs, Side Effects, and Your Health

In this book, Dr. Jay S. Cohen maintains that recommended doses are too high for many people and cause unnecessary adverse reactions including dizziness, nausea and death. Dr. Cohen exposes drug company misdeeds and shows consumers exactly how to monitor and control their own drug intake. This book includes practical information on the potential dangers and safe uses of the bestselling drugs such as Prozac, Claritin, Viagra and Lipitor. It also covers a wide range of estrogen-replacement, anti-inflammatory and blood-pressure medications.