Opioids, Inc.
Synopsis
Insys Therapeutics profited from a fentanyl-based painkiller by bribing doctors and misleading insurers, ultimately leading to federal prosecution and prison sentences for executives.
Synopsis
Insys Therapeutics exploited the opioid crisis by aggressively marketing Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray significantly stronger than morphine. The company employed unethical tactics, including incentivizing sales teams with cash prizes for high prescription rates and targeting doctors known as "whales." Misleading insurers and prioritizing profit over patient safety contributed to numerous fatalities. The investigation reveals how federal prosecutors ultimately held Insys accountable, leading to the historic sentencing of its CEO for his role in the opioid epidemic.
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