Powerful Medicines: The Prescription Drugs
2004-11-22T07:01:18-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNDUzXC8yMDA0MTEyMjA3MTA1NjAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Jerry Avorn discussed his book Powerful Medicines: The Benefits, Risks, and Costs of Prescription Drugs, published by Knopf. He discussed methods used to analyze the benefits, risks, and economic costs of a number of prescription drugs. He argued that reform is needed in the ways that drugs are marketed, approved, and prescribed. He spoke about the Food and Drug Administration’s role in the drug approval process. He also spoke about recent revelations that a number of widely prescribed drugs pose health risks. Following his remarks, Mr. Avorn responded to questions from members of the audience.
Jerry Avorn discussed his book Powerful Medicines: The Benefits, Risks, and Costs of Prescription Drugs, published by Knopf. He discussed me… read more
Jerry Avorn discussed his book Powerful Medicines: The Benefits, Risks, and Costs of Prescription Drugs, published by Knopf. He discussed methods used to analyze the benefits, risks, and economic costs of a number of prescription drugs. He argued that reform is needed in the ways that drugs are marketed, approved, and prescribed. He spoke about the Food and Drug Administration’s role in the drug approval process. He also spoke about recent revelations that a number of widely prescribed drugs pose health risks. Following his remarks, Mr. Avorn responded to questions from members of the audience. close
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