How the 1962 Amendments Created a Big Pharma Cartel With Questionable Ethics, Shifting the Medical Paradigm From Prevention to Treatment, and Reducing Overall Life Expectancy

How the 1962 Amendments Created a Big Pharma Cartel With Questionable Ethics, Shifting the Medical Paradigm From Prevention to Treatment, and Reducing Overall Life Expectancy

 

In her detailed discussion, Mary J. Ruwart, Ph.D., explores the profound transformations in the pharmaceutical sector ushered in by the 1962 Kefauver Harris Amendments. She delves into the shift from prevention to treatment, the indirect mandating of patents for FDA approval, and the unexpected emergence of a pharmaceutical cartel. By sharing her personal industry experience and presenting a thorough analysis, Ruwart highlights the amendments’ unintended consequences, offering an in-depth look at the changes and proposing potential paths to reverse them. #PharmaceuticalIndustry #1962Amendments #FDARegulations