Blockbuster Drugs
Narrated by Susannah Tyrrell
- Released
- February 25, 2014
- Length
- 6 hrs 37 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Audible Studios
"Blockbuster Drugs" by Jie Jack Li explores the captivating stories behind the creation of some of the most profitable medicines since the 1980s, highlighting the human drama, serendipity, and innovation involved in drug discovery. Drawing from his own industry experience, Li reveals the challenges and triumphs faced by scientists in developing breakthrough medications like Tagamet, Claritin, and Prilosec, while also examining the industry’s current struggles as patent expiries threaten multibillion-dollar revenues. The audiobook offers an engaging glimpse into the science, history, and business of pharmaceutical development, appealing to anyone interested in the remarkable stories behind the medicines they use.
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