The Merck Druggernaut
Fran Hawthorne
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The Merck Druggernaut
Published
February 28, 2003
Publisher
Wiley
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9780471228783
ISBN-10
0471228788
Description
"The Merck Druggernaut offers the intriguing inside story of a pharmaceutical giant - from where it has been and where it is, to where it might be going. Through interviews with individuals who work and have worked at Merck, as well as those outside the company, healthcare and business journalist Fran Hawthorne weaves an engaging tale of two Mercks.". "On the one hand, you'll watch as a company, beloved by investors and headed by such legendary leaders as George W. Merck and P. Roy Vagelos, discovers a treatment for river blindness in Africa and hands out the drug for free. You'll also learn how Merck developed groundbreaking medications for diseases that previously had no effective products - Mevacor and Zocor for cholesterol as well as Crixivan for AIDS. On the other hand, you'll witness a company whose struggle to produce great new drugs coincides with a sharp decline in its stock price as well as profits. You'll also get an up-close and personal look at how doctors, insurance companies, generic drug makers, and politicians are confronting Merck, as well as the rest of the pharmaceutical industry."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Merck Druggernaut?
This edition of The Merck Druggernaut has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Merck Druggernaut?
For most readers, The Merck Druggernaut typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Merck Druggernaut?
The estimated word count for The Merck Druggernaut is approximately 76,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Merck Druggernaut?
The Merck Druggernaut was written by Fran Hawthorne.
When was The Merck Druggernaut published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 28, 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.