Pharmacistfag to add $0.02.
Big Pharma is also expert at manipulating the data to all but force doctors to prescribe their drugs or else fall victim to lawsuits.
ex. (made up data but you get the gist)
Let's say a massive study of cholesterol drug proves that if LDL (bad cholesterol) is lowered an extra 5pts, from 145 to 140 there's a 0.5% less chance of a heart attack. They pressure/bribe the corrupt AMA and AHA to put it in their treatment "best practices" guidelines.
So now, if your Dr. doesn't put you on a statin and you DO have a heart attack, even if it has nothing to do with being on a statin, you can sue for medical malpractice.
They have done this again and again until virtually EVERYONE ends up on a statin, bc the recommended cholesterol levels are ridiculously low and unachievable without medication.
They do this with ALL kinds of drugs including Opiates per Perdue Pharma and their bullshit "studies".