Opioids, Inc. (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
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John Kapoor, a billionaire pharmaceutical executive, was arrested as a significant figure in the opioid crisis, along with other Insys executives, facing criminal charges related to bribery and corruption, culminating in Kapoor's sentencing to 5.5 years in prison and highlighting the importance of prioritizing public welfare over profit in the pharmaceutical industry.
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- John Kapoor, a pharmaceutical executive, faced criminal charges related to the opioid crisis, involving bribery and corruption in promoting Subsys, a fentanyl spray for cancer pain, showcasing the detrimental impact of unethical practices in the pharmaceutical industry.
- The Insys scandal unfolded with escalating doses of Subsys, driven by deceptive sales strategies, fraudulent practices, and unethical behavior, ultimately resulting in legal consequences for executives like Kapoor and Burlakoff, highlighting the critical need for regulatory oversight and ethical conduct in the pharmaceutical sector to safeguard public health and well-being.
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