Book · 2008 · Business & Economics
Poison Pills
The Untold Story of the Vioxx Drug Scandal
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If you're looking for like a really good exploration of how a pharmaceutical company does evil, Poison Pills is very well written.
What they say about it
- References the author and title“Tom Nesi writes in the book”3
The best things said about it
As Tom Nesi writes in the book Poison Pills, even among top level physicians who are generally known as opinion or thought leaders, Groupman stands out.
In the book, Poison Pills does a wonderful job of chronicling the work that they did.
From the book Poison Pills. Carol Ernst's lawyer Mark Laneir was blasted by everyone from physicians to newspaper columnists for winning the trial by twisting the facts and relying on nothing but an ignorant jury of Hicks.
As author Tom Nessie describes in his excellent book, Poison Pills. Quote, "When an injury takes place in the body, chemicals known as prostaglandins rush into the wound site to deal with the swelling, heat, and pain.
Why people recommend it
Poison Pills by Tom Nesi is an investigative non-fiction book that chronicles the corporate malfeasance, legal battles, and medical controversies surrounding the Vioxx pharmaceutical scandal. Robert Evans recommended the book on Behind the Bastards, praising it as a well-written exploration of how pharmaceutical companies can cause severe harm. Evans cited Nesi's work repeatedly during deep dives into the scandal, using it to explain the biological mechanisms of pain relievers, such as how prostaglandins affect inflammation and injury sites. The podcast also relied on Nesi's insights to introduce key figures in the medical community, detailing the prominent reputations of thought leaders and physicians involved in clinical trials and medical theories. Additionally, Nesi's book provided a detailed chronicle of the landmark legal battles faced by pharmaceutical giants, including the substantial jury awards granted to plaintiffs like Carol Ernst. Evans used the text to describe the intense public scrutiny and hostile media backlash directed at plaintiffs' legal teams during these high-stakes trials. Overall, podcasters utilized Nesi's thorough reporting to expose the systemic failures, ethical compromises, and devastating human costs associated with corporate negligence in the pharmaceutical sector.
Every mention
Robert Evans I'm going to quote again from the book Poison Pills by Tom Nessie, which if you're looking for like a reall… 6
“As Tom Nessie writes in the book Poison Pills, even among top level physicians who are generally known as opinion or thought leaders, Groupman stands out.”
“That's from the book Poison Pills. Now, theorizing like Saber did is of course part of the medical process”
“In the book, Poison Pills does a wonderful job of chronicling the work that they did. I'm going to have to give you a summary here, which is that in August of 2005, a Texas state jury awarded almost $25 million to Carol Ernst”
“from the book Poison Pills. Carol Ernst's lawyer Mark Laneir was blasted by everyone from physicians to newspaper columnists for winning the trial by twisting the facts and relying on nothing but an ignorant jury of Hicks.”
“as author Tom Nessie describes in his excellent book, Poison Pills. Quote, "When an injury takes place in the body, chemicals known as prostaglandins rush into the wound site to deal with the swelling, heat, and pain."”
“I'm going to quote again from the book Poison Pills by Tom Nessie, which if you're looking for like a really good exploration of how a pharmaceutical company does evil, poison pills is very well written.”