Episode 326 • • 2:15:48 - 2:17:45
326: Carbon Cops
Pharmaceutical Repurposing and UK Healthcare Rationing
The pharmaceutical industry is reportedly testing the ADHD drug Guanfacine as a treatment for age-related memory decline to secure new patents. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, the National Health Service (NHS) is beginning to ration common procedures like cataract surgeries and hip replacements due to austerity measures.