Summary:
The book exposes the unethical practices within the pharmaceutical industry, detailing how companies manipulate drug trials, hide negative results, and exert undue influence on medical professionals. It also discusses the impact of these practices on patient care, advocating for more transparency and integrity in the drug development and prescription process.
Key points:
1. Data Omission: Goldacre highlights the issue of pharmaceutical companies hiding negative trial results, leading to a skewed perception of drug safety and effectiveness.
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