US to block generic drugs in India.

[Samm]

Originally Posted by noonereal

Quick question

Is Big Pharma the leading killer of people in America?

Funny I googled "prescription drug deaths" and it took me to mostly websites of attorneys. I would post the stats they give but..... when has an attorney ever told the truth?

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

If it wasn't for profit motive there'd be few drugs to treat people.

Pete

Unfortunately it is the profit motive that drives research. A disease that only affects 1% of the population, no mater how horribly, will not even be considered for research.