How Big Pharma Gets Dangerous Drugs Approved | System Error

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a history of controversy. It’s been blamed for not acting fast enough. It’s also been blamed for rushing products to market. The FDA has a tough job. It regulates a powerful industry with a lot of money — and questionable practices. With American distrust for Big Pharma at an all-time high, the FDA’s role is more important than ever. This is how the FDA could be doing a better job at protecting Americans from the greed of some pharmaceutical companies. Watch more from this series: Europe’s Agricultural Mafia The Temple That Sparked an Armed Conflict The WWF’s Poaching War Is Killing Innocent People Subscribe to VICE News here: Check out VICE News for more: Follow VICE News here: Facebook: Twitter: Tumblr: Instagram: More videos from the VICE network: #VICENews #News