Drug Companies Save Lives (But Only If There’s Money For Them)

“An inexpensive drug that can prevent some life-threatening heart rhythm problems is unavailable in most places, according to a new survey of doctors in 131 countries.”

You can guess the reason for this (yes, it’s because drug companies don’t see a monetary incentive to produce and market the drug). “The main reason was that it was not worth it for them to produce and sell quinidine. It’s a cheap drug… and the market is small,” Viskin said.

Photo: Darwin Bell

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