Author Takes a Critical Look at Prescription Drugs

Fresh Air

Published August 18, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

Dr. Jerry Avorn is a Harvard Medical school researcher and clinician. His new book, Powerful Medicines, uses patient vignettes, scientific critique and statistics to examine the benefits and side effects of prescription drugs.

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