A Prescription for Change

“Traces the history of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and describes the evolution of the scientific, regulatory, social, and marketing forces that are compromising contemporary drug developments . . . . Well explained and illustrated with useful anecdotes.” — Science

“A cogent and comprehensive view of where the drug industry is today and how it got there.” — Health Affairs

“Begins with the history of drug development from ancient times up to 2016. . . . Packs in detail, but keeps it readable.” — Compression

“An informative and fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the drug discovery process, scientists, healthcare professionals, investors, regulators, or those who just want to see our economy flourish and public health to be improved for the global benefit to society or just to protect an individual 401K plan. . . . Highly recommend this well-written book as a must read for anyone with the slightest interest in how the drug discovery process impacts our economy and public health.” — Doody’s Reviews

“This compelling and thoughtful book provides a unique perspective and critical analysis of the pharmaceutical industry and its mode of expansion.” — Ronald Goldfarb, Sopherion Therapeutics

“In this era of Valeant and congressional skepticism about the motivations of the leaders of the pharmaceutical industry and their investors, and as the fundamental processes of drug discovery and development become less effective and the costs of discovering new and useful scientific truths escalate, Michael Kinch asks, 'How did we reach this point?' A Prescription for Change lays out the fundamental facts and history of the industry to provide a brilliant, revealing, commonsense, and well-written answer to this timely and essential question.” — Dr. Richard N. Foster, Chair, Presidents' Circle, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine