Jgutmanmd

Should a Scientist Run Your Drug Company?

What happened to the basic concept of being of service, and knowing what patients that have a particular illness need?
Pharma in general has been "creating" diseases so they can sell their drugs: Classic example is Gastro-esophageal reflux. My grandfather and likely yours would take bicarbonate, burp once and it was gone, Now we have NEXIUM and others...
A scientist at the top or an MBA at the top does not make a difference. The difference is first to be of service in integrity, tehn the money will come naturally. Money first and service second is a guaranteed formula for failure!

Johnson & Johnson Steals Mentor Corp.: Who's Next?

Wow! And everyone here is missing the soon-to-be in the USA Dysport(r) made by Ipsen in Europe, now licensed to Tercica. When Dysport(r) launches, Botox will have real cmopatition, no only in the cosmetic arena, but in the Neurosciences Division. Alllergan wil be in extreme distress. It sells Botox(r) for $600 and Dysport is likely to sell the equivalent bottle for under $400.
I wonder what David Pyott and his team are dreaming about after being so greedy... Sounds familiar? Ask the guys in the mortgage industry...