Episode
Frontline: The Other Drug War
Overview
Through interviews with consumers, legislators, scientists, top industry leaders and analysts, "The Other Drug War" examines the efforts of states like Maine and Oregon to control escalating drug costs in the face of strong opposition from the pharmaceutical industry. The program also explores the tension between the high cost of scientific innovation and society's need to keep drugs and health care affordable.
Details
- Series
- Frontline
- Season
- Season 21
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 2003-06-19
- Runtime
- 55 min
Episode context
The Other Drug War is Episode 20 in Season 21 of Frontline. It aired on 2003-06-19. The runtime is 55 min.
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