Tag: safety

Another billion dollar reason to question the safety of prescription drugs. The Washington Post reports about deadly anemia drugs.

Another billion-dollar reason to question the safety of prescription drugs. The Washington Post reports about deadly anemia drugs. The statistics about the safety of many of the drugs regularly recommended by your doctor, courtesy of your drug rep can be quite scary. While many older drugs that often are off-patent, and available as generic have been proven relatively safe, big pharma is constantly working on the next blockbuster drug, often with deadly consequences. Most of the drugs that are more harmful end their life in the testing stages, while others, with money, influence and lobbying get approved and combined with Read More »