Antidepressants and the Pharmaceutical Companies

by Hunter, David

• ISBN13: 9781422204092
• ISBN10: 142220409X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-15
• Publisher: Mason Crest

Summary

Generally, people don't put much thought into the medicines they use. Behind every medicine, however, lies a complicated story. In the case of antidepressants, that story is both fascinating and controversial.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
The Growth of the Pharmaceutical Industry	p. 9
Regulation: The Development of the FDA	p. 25
The Drug Development Process	p. 37
The Drug Approval Process	p. 61
The Bottom Line: Corporate Responsibilities to Shareholders	p. 79
Shades of Gray: Corporate Ethical Responsibilities	p. 91
Further Reading	p. 102
For More Information	p. 103
Glossary	p. 104
Bibliography	p. 107
Index	p. 110
Picture Credits	p. 111
Biographies	p. 112
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