Big Pharma in the Overdose Crisis - A Former Drug Rep Speaks Out

Big Pharma in the Overdose Crisis - A Former Drug Rep Speaks Out

Explore a former pharmaceutical sales representative's journey from industry insider to whistleblower in this 16-minute TEDx talk. Discover how misleading marketing practices for opioids and addiction medications led to concerns about public health impact. Learn about the speaker's experiences launching a groundbreaking addiction medicine, her decision to become a whistleblower, and the resulting consequences, including billions in taxpayer repayments and a CEO's imprisonment. Gain insights into potential policy improvements for better industry oversight and understand the complex relationship between pharmaceutical marketing and the ongoing overdose crisis.