Prescription for Disaster

Prescription for Disaster

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 21, 2006

Runtime

1h 28m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Prescription for Disaster

Production Companies

Gary Null & Associates

Director

Gary Null

Budget

$350,000

Description

Prescription for Disaster is an in-depth investigation into the symbiotic relationships between the pharmaceutical industry, the FDA, lobbyists, lawmakers, medical schools, and researchers, and the impact this has on consumers and their health care. During this thorough investigation, we take a close look at patented drugs, why they are so readily prescribed by doctors, the role insurance companies and HMO's play in promoting compliance, and the problem of rising health care costs. We will examine the marketing and public relations efforts on behalf of the pharmaceutical companies, including sales reps, medical journals and conferences.