Overdose: How Excessive Government Regulation Stifles Pharmaceutical Innovation

by Richard A. Epstein

Book Overview

An analysis of how we regulate the pharmaceutical industry: are we protecting patients or blocking the development of useful new drugs?

This book is the first to offer a comprehensive examination of the pharmaceutical industry by following the tortuous course of a new drug as it progresses from early development to final delivery. Richard A. Epstein looks closely at the regulatory framework that surrounds all aspects of making pharmaceutical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300143265
• ISBN13: 9780300143263
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Classic Epstein

This is a great book that will make you think hard about how we regulate the pharmaceutical industry. You probably won't agree with everything but Epstein raises critical issues that need to be considered. If you are afraid of having your ideas being challenged (like the first reviewer) then don't order this book.