Pharmaceutical Influence in Public Policy and Politics
The Importance of Pharmaceutical Policies Pharmaceutical policies are instrumental in managing health care and ensuring that the public health is maintained at optimum levels. The pharmaceutical industry has a significant say in the formulation of these policies, which outlines their importance in the United States and globally. There is a critical interaction between health policy and the interests of the pharmaceutical companies. The role of big pharma in shaping healthcare policies cannot be ignored. Big Pharma sways decision-making processes with the Department of Health and other healthcare industry stakeholders through its financial muscle and extensive networks. Last year for instance,…