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Colossal Wrongdoings by Big Pharma – Pfizer and COVID-19 Vaccine – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1095

Asrar Qureshi’s final blog post on Big Pharma critiques Pfizer’s handling during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting aggressive contract negotiations and lack of transparency. While Pfizer’s vaccine was pivotal globally, its commercial tactics raised ethical concerns and exposed power imbalances, prompting calls for reforms in pharmaceutical governance to prioritize public health over profits.
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Colossal Wrongdoings by Big Pharma – Vioxx – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1089

Asrar Qureshi’s blog post discusses the Vioxx scandal, highlighting Big Pharma’s greed and ethical failures. Vioxx, promoted as a painkiller, concealed severe cardiovascular risks, leading to thousands of health issues. Merck faced substantial lawsuits and settlements, yet corporate accountability remains questionable, emphasizing the need for stronger regulation and transparency in pharmaceuticals.
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Ethical Issues in Pharmaceutical Marketing – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #1005

Asrar Qureshi’s blog post discusses the unique ethical challenges of pharmaceutical marketing, emphasizing the distinction between customers (doctors) and consumers (patients). It highlights issues like misleading advertising, targeting vulnerable populations, off-label promotions, exaggerated disease prevalence, and undue influence on healthcare decision-making. Collaboration is essential to promote ethical practices in the industry.
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