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Ep. 66 – How a Company Reaped Billions at the Cost of Hundreds of Lives: Harriet Ryan, LA Times
Ep. 66 – How a Company Reaped Billions at the Cost of Hundreds of Lives: Harriet Ryan, LA Times
Ep. 66 – How a Company Reaped Billions at the Cost of Hundreds of Lives: Harriet Ryan, LA Times
Tuesday 31st January 2017
Harriet Ryan uncovers Purdue Pharma's dark secrets and their role in the opioid crisis in this episode of Cover 2 Resources.
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Get the buttons here!Harriet Ryan Exposes Purdue Pharma’s Dark Secrets and Their Impact on the Opioid Crisis
The company realized that some of their top reps... really just had, like you know, one or two corrupt doctors who were writing outlandish amounts of prescriptions because they were, you know, they were working with drug dealers or they were selling to addicts.
Imagine uncovering a scandal so vast that it implicates one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world. In this episode of the Cover 2 Resources podcast, investigative reporter Harriet Ryan sits down with host Greg McNeil to peel back the layers of Purdue Pharma’s involvement in the opioid epidemic. Ryan’s deep dive into the company's operations reveals a disturbing pattern: Purdue Pharma was aware of corrupt doctors overprescribing OxyContin but chose profit over patient welfare.
They waited until millions of pills had flooded the black market before taking any action. Ryan explains how sales reps were incentivized with hefty commissions to push OxyContin, even if it meant partnering with these unscrupulous doctors. This episode doesn't just stop at domestic issues; it also examines Purdue's ambitious efforts to expand their painkiller market into China, drawing chilling parallels to the historical opium wars.
The conversation shifts to how elected officials are now scrambling to find solutions to this ever-growing crisis. For anyone affected by or interested in the opioid epidemic, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the corporate greed that has exacerbated this public health crisis. With firsthand accounts and detailed reporting, Harriet Ryan sheds light on the urgent need for accountability and change.
Tune in to hear how communities like Everett are fighting back against these corporate giants, aiming to hold them responsible and prevent further loss of life.