- Pharmaceutical Companies: Operate in a competitive, for-profit industry with the primary goal of generating income for shareholders.
- Liability: Held liable for damages caused by medicines but enjoy near-complete liability protection for vaccine injuries.
- Profit Model: Debate on whether curing/preventing illness or managing chronic diseases is more profitable.
- Regulatory Agencies: FDA is the primary protection against poorly tested vaccines.
- Funding: 46% of the FDA’s operating budget comes from pharmaceutical companies, leading to agency capture.
- Proposed Changes:
- End conflicts of interest in medicine and vaccine regulation.
- Demand proper, long-term testing for drugs and vaccines.
- Hold manufacturers accountable for damages to ensure safety incentives.
Let’s start with the undeniable facts: Pharmaceutical companies are in a highly competitive, for-profit industry. Their top priority is to generate income for their shareholders. While they can be held liable for damages caused by their medicines, they enjoy complete liability… pic.twitter.com/rk3mCeC8Nw
— Nicole Shanahan (@NicoleShanahan) June 23, 2024
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