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SUMMARY
EMPIRE OF PAIN
BASED ON THE BOOK BY PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING
CONTENT
The Patriarch's Vision
Foundations of a Dynasty
Building the Empire
OxyContin – The Blockbuster Drug
The Rise of the Opioid Epidemic
The Sackler Philanthropic Image
Unraveling the Crisis
Legal and Ethical Reckoning
The Legacy of Pain
Analysis and Reflections
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
“Empire of Pain” by Patrick Radden Keefe explores the rise of the Sackler family, whose wealth was built through Purdue Pharma’s promotion of OxyContin, a prescription opioid that fueled the opioid epidemic in the United States. The book delves into the family’s complex legacy, blending their philanthropic efforts in the arts and medicine with their role in the devastating public health crisis. Through detailed investigation, Keefe examines the moral and ethical dilemmas of corporate greed, the consequences of aggressive marketing practices, and the broader implications for the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare policies. The story reveals the intersection of power, profit, and public harm.
© 2024 Fastbooks Publishing (Audiobook): 9798347874255
Release date
Audiobook: November 21, 2024
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