WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E23 - Aired 04-14-22 Rick Mountcastle
E23 - Aired 04-14-22 Rick Mountcastle
E23 - Aired 04-14-22 Rick Mountcastle
Thursday 28th July 2022
Rick Mountcastle shares his experience prosecuting Purdue Pharma for its role in the Oxycontin crisis on 'Courage to Hope'. Listen now for an eye-opening discussion.
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Get the buttons here!Rick Mountcastle: Exposing the Oxycontin Crisis from the Inside
It was a letter that Dr Jick wrote to the editor of The New England Journal Of Medicine.Under those circumstances a very few, less than one percent became addicted, which sounds reasonable but has certainly has no application to patients who are being prescribed a powerful drug like Oxycontin in an outpatient setting and without the controls of a hospital.
Imagine being at the forefront of one of the most significant legal battles in recent history. In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', Tony Lagreca sits down with retired Federal Prosecutor Rick Mountcastle, who played a pivotal role in uncovering the truth behind the Oxycontin epidemic. Mountcastle takes us through his gripping journey of investigating Purdue Pharma, revealing how the company targeted doctors in high-risk areas to push their highly addictive drug.
He exposes the deceptive marketing strategies that misled medical professionals and patients alike, contributing to a nationwide crisis. Mountcastle's recounting of the investigation process is nothing short of riveting. He describes sifting through thousands of boxes of evidence and facing intense political pressure from Purdue's legal team. But it's not just about the facts and figures; Mountcastle also shares the personal toll this case took on him and reflects on the broader impact on communities devastated by opioid addiction.
This episode offers a rare glimpse into the relentless pursuit of justice and the human stories intertwined with this monumental case. It's a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the opioid crisis and the fight against corporate greed.