Prescription Drugs Kill- Public Health Crisis

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL: 100,111 AMERICANS EVERY YEAR A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS That's three times more killed by automobiles each year THE NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KEEPS RISING Most clinical trials are being conducted overseas on the sick, the poor, the homeless, and often i1literate people in places where regulation is virtually nonexistent and "mistakes" can end up in graves. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OFTEN CAUSE ADVERSE REACTIONS 28% 70% Adverse drug- reactions e texcludes intentional and accidental poisoningi any noxious, unintendod, and undesired effect of a drug, which occurs at doses used in humans for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy OF ALL EMERGENCY ROOM WERE FOUND TO BE VISITS ARE DRUG-RELATED PREVENTABLE WHAT'S IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET? WHY ARE THERE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS? Many patients are not asked if they have drug allergies before they're gven a prescrption Patients are prescibed drugs that should not be taken together Patients weight and kidney function are not taken into account when prescribed drugs EVERY DAY MORE THAN 4,000 PATIENTS HAVE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS SO SERIOUS THAT THEY NEED TO BE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL of these adverse drug reactions were not recognized 5770 by the attending physician at the time of admission Elderly people are 4x more likely to be hospitalized for adverse drug reaction related problems. LEADING KILLERS IN THE UNITED STATES # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 HEART DISEASE Rx PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CANCER STROKE COULD WE PREVENT SOME OF THESE SERIOUS PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROBLEMS? DRUG COMPANY VS. NON-DRUG COMPANY CLINICAL TRIALS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. In a survey of clinical trials research revealed The number of clinical trials conducted in foreign countries has risen drastically 2008 6,485 Trials In a DRUG COMPANY FUNDED That's an increase of study, there is a more than 2,000% 90% chance that the drug will be perceved as etfective In a NON-DRUG COMPANY FUNDED study favorable results are found only 1990 50% of the time 271 trials SHOULD STUDIES BE LOOKED AT CLOSER? When studies in the United States suggest that a drug has no benefit, trials from abroad can often be used instead to secure F.D.A. approval. A FOREIGN AFFAIR? 20 of the largest U.S. based pharmaceutical companies now conduct one-third of their clinical trials exclusively at foreign sites PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL 300% MORE AMERICANS THAN ILLEGAL DRUGS More than cocaine, heroin and all methamphetamines put together PRESCRIPTION DRUG RECALLS 10% of the U.S. Population were exposed to five drug recalls between September 1997 to September 1998. 20% of new drugs will be issued drug recalls or will be required to include additional safety warnings over a 25-year period THERE ARE A LOT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OUT THERE WITH MANY MORE TO COME 2,900 DIFFERENT DRUGS FOR SOME 4,600 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS ARE UNDERGOING CLINICAL TESTING AND VYING TO COME TO MARKET. SOURCES http://www.vanityfair.com/politica/features/2011/01/deadly-medicine-201101 INFOGRAPHIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY SpinaBifidalnfo.com http://www.adrugrecall.com/htmi/tacts.html http://news.injuryboard.com/prescription-drug-deaths-soar aspx?googleid=29488 http://www.naturalnews.com/024765_drug_drugs_DEA.html http://www.worstpills.org/public/page.cfm?op_id=d http://www.supplementquality.com/news/skyrocketing.drug_costs.html Created by oBizMedia.com PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL: 100,111 AMERICANS EVERY YEAR A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS That's three times more killed by automobiles each year THE NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KEEPS RISING Most clinical trials are being conducted overseas on the sick, the poor, the homeless, and often i1literate people in places where regulation is virtually nonexistent and "mistakes" can end up in graves. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OFTEN CAUSE ADVERSE REACTIONS 28% 70% Adverse drug- reactions e texcludes intentional and accidental poisoningi any noxious, unintendod, and undesired effect of a drug, which occurs at doses used in humans for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy OF ALL EMERGENCY ROOM WERE FOUND TO BE VISITS ARE DRUG-RELATED PREVENTABLE WHAT'S IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET? WHY ARE THERE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS? Many patients are not asked if they have drug allergies before they're gven a prescrption Patients are prescibed drugs that should not be taken together Patients weight and kidney function are not taken into account when prescribed drugs EVERY DAY MORE THAN 4,000 PATIENTS HAVE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS SO SERIOUS THAT THEY NEED TO BE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL of these adverse drug reactions were not recognized 5770 by the attending physician at the time of admission Elderly people are 4x more likely to be hospitalized for adverse drug reaction related problems. LEADING KILLERS IN THE UNITED STATES # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 HEART DISEASE Rx PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CANCER STROKE COULD WE PREVENT SOME OF THESE SERIOUS PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROBLEMS? DRUG COMPANY VS. NON-DRUG COMPANY CLINICAL TRIALS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. In a survey of clinical trials research revealed The number of clinical trials conducted in foreign countries has risen drastically 2008 6,485 Trials In a DRUG COMPANY FUNDED That's an increase of study, there is a more than 2,000% 90% chance that the drug will be perceved as etfective In a NON-DRUG COMPANY FUNDED study favorable results are found only 1990 50% of the time 271 trials SHOULD STUDIES BE LOOKED AT CLOSER? When studies in the United States suggest that a drug has no benefit, trials from abroad can often be used instead to secure F.D.A. approval. A FOREIGN AFFAIR? 20 of the largest U.S. based pharmaceutical companies now conduct one-third of their clinical trials exclusively at foreign sites PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL 300% MORE AMERICANS THAN ILLEGAL DRUGS More than cocaine, heroin and all methamphetamines put together PRESCRIPTION DRUG RECALLS 10% of the U.S. Population were exposed to five drug recalls between September 1997 to September 1998. 20% of new drugs will be issued drug recalls or will be required to include additional safety warnings over a 25-year period THERE ARE A LOT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OUT THERE WITH MANY MORE TO COME 2,900 DIFFERENT DRUGS FOR SOME 4,600 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS ARE UNDERGOING CLINICAL TESTING AND VYING TO COME TO MARKET. SOURCES http://www.vanityfair.com/politica/features/2011/01/deadly-medicine-201101 INFOGRAPHIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY SpinaBifidalnfo.com http://www.adrugrecall.com/htmi/tacts.html http://news.injuryboard.com/prescription-drug-deaths-soar aspx?googleid=29488 http://www.naturalnews.com/024765_drug_drugs_DEA.html http://www.worstpills.org/public/page.cfm?op_id=d http://www.supplementquality.com/news/skyrocketing.drug_costs.html Created by oBizMedia.com PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL: 100,111 AMERICANS EVERY YEAR A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS That's three times more killed by automobiles each year THE NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KEEPS RISING Most clinical trials are being conducted overseas on the sick, the poor, the homeless, and often i1literate people in places where regulation is virtually nonexistent and "mistakes" can end up in graves. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OFTEN CAUSE ADVERSE REACTIONS 28% 70% Adverse drug- reactions e texcludes intentional and accidental poisoningi any noxious, unintendod, and undesired effect of a drug, which occurs at doses used in humans for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy OF ALL EMERGENCY ROOM WERE FOUND TO BE VISITS ARE DRUG-RELATED PREVENTABLE WHAT'S IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET? WHY ARE THERE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS? Many patients are not asked if they have drug allergies before they're gven a prescrption Patients are prescibed drugs that should not be taken together Patients weight and kidney function are not taken into account when prescribed drugs EVERY DAY MORE THAN 4,000 PATIENTS HAVE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS SO SERIOUS THAT THEY NEED TO BE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL of these adverse drug reactions were not recognized 5770 by the attending physician at the time of admission Elderly people are 4x more likely to be hospitalized for adverse drug reaction related problems. LEADING KILLERS IN THE UNITED STATES # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 HEART DISEASE Rx PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CANCER STROKE COULD WE PREVENT SOME OF THESE SERIOUS PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROBLEMS? DRUG COMPANY VS. NON-DRUG COMPANY CLINICAL TRIALS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. In a survey of clinical trials research revealed The number of clinical trials conducted in foreign countries has risen drastically 2008 6,485 Trials In a DRUG COMPANY FUNDED That's an increase of study, there is a more than 2,000% 90% chance that the drug will be perceved as etfective In a NON-DRUG COMPANY FUNDED study favorable results are found only 1990 50% of the time 271 trials SHOULD STUDIES BE LOOKED AT CLOSER? When studies in the United States suggest that a drug has no benefit, trials from abroad can often be used instead to secure F.D.A. approval. A FOREIGN AFFAIR? 20 of the largest U.S. based pharmaceutical companies now conduct one-third of their clinical trials exclusively at foreign sites PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL 300% MORE AMERICANS THAN ILLEGAL DRUGS More than cocaine, heroin and all methamphetamines put together PRESCRIPTION DRUG RECALLS 10% of the U.S. Population were exposed to five drug recalls between September 1997 to September 1998. 20% of new drugs will be issued drug recalls or will be required to include additional safety warnings over a 25-year period THERE ARE A LOT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OUT THERE WITH MANY MORE TO COME 2,900 DIFFERENT DRUGS FOR SOME 4,600 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS ARE UNDERGOING CLINICAL TESTING AND VYING TO COME TO MARKET. SOURCES http://www.vanityfair.com/politica/features/2011/01/deadly-medicine-201101 INFOGRAPHIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY SpinaBifidalnfo.com http://www.adrugrecall.com/htmi/tacts.html http://news.injuryboard.com/prescription-drug-deaths-soar aspx?googleid=29488 http://www.naturalnews.com/024765_drug_drugs_DEA.html http://www.worstpills.org/public/page.cfm?op_id=d http://www.supplementquality.com/news/skyrocketing.drug_costs.html Created by oBizMedia.com PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL: 100,111 AMERICANS EVERY YEAR A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS That's three times more killed by automobiles each year THE NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KEEPS RISING Most clinical trials are being conducted overseas on the sick, the poor, the homeless, and often i1literate people in places where regulation is virtually nonexistent and "mistakes" can end up in graves. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OFTEN CAUSE ADVERSE REACTIONS 28% 70% Adverse drug- reactions e texcludes intentional and accidental poisoningi any noxious, unintendod, and undesired effect of a drug, which occurs at doses used in humans for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy OF ALL EMERGENCY ROOM WERE FOUND TO BE VISITS ARE DRUG-RELATED PREVENTABLE WHAT'S IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET? WHY ARE THERE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS? Many patients are not asked if they have drug allergies before they're gven a prescrption Patients are prescibed drugs that should not be taken together Patients weight and kidney function are not taken into account when prescribed drugs EVERY DAY MORE THAN 4,000 PATIENTS HAVE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS SO SERIOUS THAT THEY NEED TO BE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL of these adverse drug reactions were not recognized 5770 by the attending physician at the time of admission Elderly people are 4x more likely to be hospitalized for adverse drug reaction related problems. LEADING KILLERS IN THE UNITED STATES # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 HEART DISEASE Rx PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CANCER STROKE COULD WE PREVENT SOME OF THESE SERIOUS PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROBLEMS? DRUG COMPANY VS. NON-DRUG COMPANY CLINICAL TRIALS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. In a survey of clinical trials research revealed The number of clinical trials conducted in foreign countries has risen drastically 2008 6,485 Trials In a DRUG COMPANY FUNDED That's an increase of study, there is a more than 2,000% 90% chance that the drug will be perceved as etfective In a NON-DRUG COMPANY FUNDED study favorable results are found only 1990 50% of the time 271 trials SHOULD STUDIES BE LOOKED AT CLOSER? When studies in the United States suggest that a drug has no benefit, trials from abroad can often be used instead to secure F.D.A. approval. A FOREIGN AFFAIR? 20 of the largest U.S. based pharmaceutical companies now conduct one-third of their clinical trials exclusively at foreign sites PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL 300% MORE AMERICANS THAN ILLEGAL DRUGS More than cocaine, heroin and all methamphetamines put together PRESCRIPTION DRUG RECALLS 10% of the U.S. Population were exposed to five drug recalls between September 1997 to September 1998. 20% of new drugs will be issued drug recalls or will be required to include additional safety warnings over a 25-year period THERE ARE A LOT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OUT THERE WITH MANY MORE TO COME 2,900 DIFFERENT DRUGS FOR SOME 4,600 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS ARE UNDERGOING CLINICAL TESTING AND VYING TO COME TO MARKET. SOURCES http://www.vanityfair.com/politica/features/2011/01/deadly-medicine-201101 INFOGRAPHIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY SpinaBifidalnfo.com http://www.adrugrecall.com/htmi/tacts.html http://news.injuryboard.com/prescription-drug-deaths-soar aspx?googleid=29488 http://www.naturalnews.com/024765_drug_drugs_DEA.html http://www.worstpills.org/public/page.cfm?op_id=d http://www.supplementquality.com/news/skyrocketing.drug_costs.html Created by oBizMedia.com PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL: 100,111 AMERICANS EVERY YEAR A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS That's three times more killed by automobiles each year THE NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KEEPS RISING Most clinical trials are being conducted overseas on the sick, the poor, the homeless, and often i1literate people in places where regulation is virtually nonexistent and "mistakes" can end up in graves. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OFTEN CAUSE ADVERSE REACTIONS 28% 70% Adverse drug- reactions e texcludes intentional and accidental poisoningi any noxious, unintendod, and undesired effect of a drug, which occurs at doses used in humans for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy OF ALL EMERGENCY ROOM WERE FOUND TO BE VISITS ARE DRUG-RELATED PREVENTABLE WHAT'S IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET? WHY ARE THERE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS? Many patients are not asked if they have drug allergies before they're gven a prescrption Patients are prescibed drugs that should not be taken together Patients weight and kidney function are not taken into account when prescribed drugs EVERY DAY MORE THAN 4,000 PATIENTS HAVE ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS SO SERIOUS THAT THEY NEED TO BE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL of these adverse drug reactions were not recognized 5770 by the attending physician at the time of admission Elderly people are 4x more likely to be hospitalized for adverse drug reaction related problems. LEADING KILLERS IN THE UNITED STATES # 1 # 2 # 3 # 4 HEART DISEASE Rx PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CANCER STROKE COULD WE PREVENT SOME OF THESE SERIOUS PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROBLEMS? DRUG COMPANY VS. NON-DRUG COMPANY CLINICAL TRIALS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. In a survey of clinical trials research revealed The number of clinical trials conducted in foreign countries has risen drastically 2008 6,485 Trials In a DRUG COMPANY FUNDED That's an increase of study, there is a more than 2,000% 90% chance that the drug will be perceved as etfective In a NON-DRUG COMPANY FUNDED study favorable results are found only 1990 50% of the time 271 trials SHOULD STUDIES BE LOOKED AT CLOSER? When studies in the United States suggest that a drug has no benefit, trials from abroad can often be used instead to secure F.D.A. approval. A FOREIGN AFFAIR? 20 of the largest U.S. based pharmaceutical companies now conduct one-third of their clinical trials exclusively at foreign sites PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILL 300% MORE AMERICANS THAN ILLEGAL DRUGS More than cocaine, heroin and all methamphetamines put together PRESCRIPTION DRUG RECALLS 10% of the U.S. Population were exposed to five drug recalls between September 1997 to September 1998. 20% of new drugs will be issued drug recalls or will be required to include additional safety warnings over a 25-year period THERE ARE A LOT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OUT THERE WITH MANY MORE TO COME 2,900 DIFFERENT DRUGS FOR SOME 4,600 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS ARE UNDERGOING CLINICAL TESTING AND VYING TO COME TO MARKET. SOURCES http://www.vanityfair.com/politica/features/2011/01/deadly-medicine-201101 INFOGRAPHIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY SpinaBifidalnfo.com http://www.adrugrecall.com/htmi/tacts.html http://news.injuryboard.com/prescription-drug-deaths-soar aspx?googleid=29488 http://www.naturalnews.com/024765_drug_drugs_DEA.html http://www.worstpills.org/public/page.cfm?op_id=d http://www.supplementquality.com/news/skyrocketing.drug_costs.html Created by oBizMedia.com