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Book • Nonfiction
Global • 2000s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Bottle of Lies by Katherine Eban exposes the deceit and fraud in the generic drug industry, focusing on Ranbaxy, an Indian pharmaceutical company. Through insider accounts and detailed investigations, Eban highlights compromised drug quality, regulatory failures, and the dangerous consequences for patient safety. She underscores the critical need for rigorous manufacturing safeguards and ethical corporate practices.
Informative
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Challenging
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Katherine Eban's Bottle of Lies delves into the dark side of the generic drug industry, earning praise for its rigorous investigative journalism and compelling narrative. While some found it overly detailed, the majority appreciated its eye-opening revelations and thorough research. It is both a stark exposé and a cautionary tale for consumers and healthcare professionals alike.
Readers who enjoy investigative journalism and expose works like Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and The Jungle by Upton Sinclair will be captivated by Katherine Eban's Bottle of Lies. The book appeals to those interested in the pharmaceutical industry's ethical dilemmas and regulatory failures.
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Peter Baker
An FDA investigator noted for his meticulous and detail-oriented approach to uncovering fraud, particularly through digital data analysis, setting a trend within the agency.
Dinesh Thakur
A whistleblower and former Ranbaxy employee who uncovered significant fraud and regulatory violations at the company, contributing to a major investigation and subsequent fine.
Ranbaxy
An Indian pharmaceutical company known for its production of generic drugs and a culture prioritizing profit over quality, involved in unethical practices and regulatory violations.
Rajiv Malik
A former process chemist at Ranbaxy, known for his quick problem-solving skills, who later brought controversial practices to another generic drug company.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A governmental agency tasked with protecting public health, portrayed as both a gold standard in drug regulation and plagued by its own bureaucratic challenges and historical inadequacies.
Malvinder Singh
The CEO of Ranbaxy, characterized by his ambitious and competitive nature, focused on profit and expansion, often through unethical means.
512
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 2000s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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