An attendee at the Drug Companies event alluded to an article in the NY Times regarding a psychiatrists experience working for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals marketing their drug Effexor. It is a fascinating read, describing a sympathetic doctor who compromises his professional integrity ever so slowly until he is too deep in the pockets of Wyeth. Rarely do ever see such a strong narrative from a scientist.
Quick synopsis – Daniel gets hired to give short talks to other doctors and present data on Effexor. He is subtly influenced to hide damaging …