"A handful of companies control the global pharmaceutical market, developing, producing and marketing drugs on which the health of the world's population is dependent. Undoubtedly these giants make a positive contribution to the overall benefit of mankind - together they form the single most important industry in expanding the life expectancy of the human race - but their activities have caused many to question whether their dedication to their own financial gain is often at the expense of health. Jeffrey Robinson turns his attention to the giants of the pharmaceutical industry, revealing shocking truths about the companies on which we are dependent for our most precious gift - our health."--BOOK JACKET.