Drug Firms Hurt Themselves by Failing Poor


	Drug Firms Hurt Themselves by Failing Poor

thisnamecantbetaken

11-30-2007 5:42 AM

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poverty, healthcare, profit, charity, medicine, drugs, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, outsourcing

thisnamecantbetaken says:

"Enormous benefits" maybe, but for who? The poor?? Yeah... sure.

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11-30-2007 8:43 AM

tabsey

Companies seem hellbent on only being involved in short term money making. This may appeal to the share holders, who are also looking for quick returns on investment. It may also appeal to senior management as it means regular bonuses for them.

12-2-2007 3:51 AM

cabanaben

TN remember the Golden Rule, those who have all the Gold Rules; can you say lobbyist?

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