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Big Pharma: Documentary And Discussion

When:

Thursday, March 22, 2018, 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM

Where:

Lafayette Public Library
775 West Baseline Road
Lafayette, CO 80026

Event Contact(s):

Amanda P Nuku

Category:

Film Screening

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'Big Pharma: Market Failure' explores the problem of extreme drug prices in the US and how drug cost impacts the public, businesses and the overall US economy. This documentary makes an effective business case for realizable change. It digs deep to answer key questions. How much do pharma companies really spend on research and development of truly innovative drugs? Do "free market" principles impact on drug prices and help control cost? Do the normal rules of business apply to the pharma industry? How do TV ads impact consumers and doctors? The purpose of this documentary is to propose a solution that makes business sense for employers and health sense for employees. It is a compelling drama that reveals the truth about pharma cost and what we can do about it.

Q&A with Virginia Gebhart and Geoff Dolman, volunteers for the Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care. Virginia is a retired pharmacist, and Geoff has a background in business and education.

Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Boulder County, Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care, Lafayette Public Library