The pharmaceutical industry is worth trillions of dollars and is one of the most profitable industries in the world. But how are these profits made? The answer lies in the way that Big Pharma operates.

1. The Cost of Big Pharma's Greed:
Why They Keep You Sick Forever?
Hey everyone, welcome back to my channel. Today, we're going
to talk about the cost of Big Pharma's greed and why they keep
you sick.
The pharmaceutical industry is worth trillions of dollars and is one
of the most pro
fi
table industries in the world. But how are these
pro
fi
ts made? The answer lies in the way that Big Pharma
operates.
First of all, Big Pharma companies focus on treating symptoms
rather than addressing the underlying causes of diseases. This
means that instead of curing illnesses, they provide remedies that
only alleviate symptoms. Why? Because this ensures that
patients remain reliant on their medications and continue to
purchase them, making more pro
fi
ts for the companies.
But the problem doesn't end there. In order to make these
remedies as pro
fi
table as possible, pharmaceutical companies
use tactics that are often unethical and downright harmful to
patients. For example, they may:
• Price-gouge medications: The cost of prescription drugs
has skyrocketed in recent years, with some medications
costing tens of thousands of dollars per year. This makes it
di
ffi
cult, if not impossible, for many people to a
ff
ord the
medications they need to stay healthy.
• Suppress negative research: Pharmaceutical companies
often fund their own research and may suppress negative
results in order to make their drugs appear more e
ff
ective
and safe than they actually are.

2. • Bribe doctors: Big Pharma companies often pay doctors to
prescribe their medications, which can lead to over-
prescription and misuse of drugs.
• Push unnecessary medications: Companies may also push
unnecessary medications, such as opioids, which can lead
to addiction and other health problems.
• Lobby politicians: Big Pharma companies spend millions of
dollars lobbying politicians in order to in
fl
uence healthcare
policy and protect their pro
fi
ts.
These tactics not only hurt individual patients, but they also have
a negative impact on society as a whole. When people can't
a
ff
ord the medications they need, they may be forced to skip
doses or forego treatment altogether, leading to worse health
outcomes and higher healthcare costs in the long run.
One major issue is the lack of innovation and investment in
research for cures. Pharmaceutical companies often focus on
developing medications that treat symptoms rather than
fi
nding
cures for diseases. This is because a cure would only be a one-
time treatment, while a medication that only treats symptoms can
be sold for years or even decades, generating more pro
fi
t for the
company. This lack of investment in research for cures can lead
to a stagnation in medical progress and leaves many diseases
without e
ff
ective treatments.
Another problem is the impact on global health. Big Pharma
companies often prioritize pro
fi
ts over the needs of people in
developing countries, where access to life-saving medications
may be limited or nonexistent. This leaves many people without
access to the medications they need to survive, perpetuating the
cycle of poverty and illness.
Moreover, the pharmaceutical industry's monopoly on drug
development and distribution can have negative e
ff
ects on

3. competition and pricing. Patent laws and regulatory barriers can
limit competition and in
fl
ate prices, leading to limited access to
a
ff
ordable medication for many people. In some cases,
companies may even create arti
fi
cial shortages to drive up
prices, making medications even more una
ff
ordable for those
who need them.
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Lastly, Big Pharma's greed can contribute to the opioid epidemic
and other addiction crises. Pharmaceutical companies have been
known to aggressively market and push addictive drugs like
opioids, leading to widespread addiction and overdose deaths. In
some cases, companies have even lied about the safety and
e
ff
ectiveness of these drugs to increase sales and pro
fi
ts.
So, what can we do about this? One solution is to demand more
transparency and accountability from Big Pharma companies. We
can also support legislation that aims to lower drug prices and
limit the in
fl
uence of pharmaceutical companies in healthcare
policy.
In conclusion, the cost of Big Pharma's greed is high, both for
individual patients and for society as a whole. By understanding
the ways in which these companies operate and advocating for
change, we can work towards a healthcare system that prioritizes
patient well-being over pro
fi
ts.
Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next video.
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