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The Antidote: Inside the World of New Pharma

Barry Werth
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The Antidote: Inside the World of New Pharma

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

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Barry Werth

The Antidote: Inside the World of New Pharma

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Business & Economics

Health

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Antidote: Inside the World of New Pharma by Barry Werth delves into the journey of a small biotech company as it navigates the pharmaceutical industry. The book explores how the company strives to develop life-changing drugs, facing various scientific, ethical, and financial challenges. Werth provides insights into the complexities and innovations within the evolving pharmaceutical landscape.

Informative

Challenging

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

3.9

378 ratings

62%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Barry Werth's The Antidote: Inside the World of New Pharma offers a captivating look into the pharmaceutical industry's innovative landscape. It is praised for its detailed narrative and insightful analysis of drug development challenges. Some critiques note its complex jargon, which may overwhelm readers not familiar with the industry. Overall, it's an enlightening read for those interested in biotech innovation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Antidote: Inside the World of New Pharma?

A reader interested in The Antidote: Inside the World of New Pharma likely enjoys in-depth explorations of biotech innovation, similar to The Innovators by Walter Isaacson. They are curious about pharmaceutical advancements and business dynamics in the health sector, appreciating detailed narratives on scientific and corporate challenges.

3.9

378 ratings

62%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Business & Economics

Health

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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