How Drug Companies Manipulated Me
I used to believe statins were safe and effective drugs.
Fresh out of training, I attended a pharma-sponsored educational dinner about a statin called Zocor that got me excited about writing prescriptions. The doctor presenting the slides made it seem like a no-brainer to use these amazing medications. I distinctly remember feeling empowered and slightly self-righteous when he said, “Those older studies that showed statins increased mortality (meaning they killed more people than they saved) were not designed well. This is the first study that shows Zocor saves lives.” It was literally the first time I’d heard of the drug, and the presenter already recruited me to side with the drug company against “the naysayers.” Those luddites! How could they not understand the value of this drug?
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