Books Quote by Gwen Olsen
““During my research for this book, I discovered more than 16,000 patients die annually from the use of prescription and over-the-counter NSAIDs. I also learned more than 100,000 hospital admissions yearly could be attributed to GI bleeding from NSAIDs alone (Strand 173). Although I knew about the risk of GI bleeding and ulceration, the gravity of these statistics was never brought to my attention by any of the companies for which I sold NSAIDs.””
About This Quote
Source Book: (Title unknown), medical nonfiction, 2020
The quote highlights the massive, often under‑communicated health risks of NSAIDs, especially GI bleeding and deaths, underscoring a lack of transparency from manufacturers.
In simple terms: NSAIDs cause many deaths and hospitalizations, but companies hide this risk.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for clearer drug safety communication.
Themes
health
ethics
pharmaceuticals
patient safety
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
warning
informative
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- patient counseling
- regulatory review
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
risk communication
public health policy
medical transparency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can patients be better informed about medication risks?
- What responsibilities do drug companies have to disclose adverse effects?
A Different Perspective
Companies may argue that risk information is already in labels, but many patients miss it.
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