Big Pharma, is the nickname used to refer collectively to global pharmaceutical companies.
Critics of the industry often use this nickname when discussing abuses by the industry.
Watch the following YouTube videos:
Part 1- Big Pharma Big Bucks Exposure: https://youtu.be/IRV0EGm2q9U
Part 2 – Big Pharma Big Bucks Exposure: https://youtu.be/LRRXhtUBMlw
Part 3 Big Pharma Big Bucks Exposure: https://youtu.be/0Zpj5kWkr3U
Part 4 – Big Pharma Big Bucks Exposure: https://youtu.be/dLWx-pFhWKw
Part 5 – Big Pharma Big Bucks Exposure: https://youtu.be/WBkBvyigdxk
Clip 7 Big Pharma Big Bucks Exposure: https://youtu.be/bhW1uhrOzgo
Answer the following questions:
1. Who are the primary stakeholders and who are the secondary stakeholders and what are their
stakes?
2. to these various
stakeholders?
3. Describe the various ethical issues addressed in these various videos?
4. What are the various tactics and marketing practices described in these videos?
5. In your opinion, are their justifications for these tactics and practices? Which are acceptable
and which are questionable?
6. Big Pharma, need and spend lots of money on research and development in order to come up
with new drugs that cure illnesses and diseases. In that respect, do you think that the ends
justify the means? i.e. is it acceptable to use questionable methods in order to achieve an
honorable objective (cure diseases)?
Please note that above videos provide introductory information about BigPharam industry.
You are encouraged however to go beyond the YouTube videos to search for related news
and information on Big Pharma. Make sure you cite any additional sources you use.