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Did American Medicine Turn Into a Medication Business? l Alexis Investigates
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Summary
Did American Medicine Turn Into a Medication Business? l Alexis Investigates Americans take a lot of prescription medication—and many of those drugs save lives. But when did medication become the default answer for so many health problems? Alexis looks at long-term prescriptions, antidepressants, blood pressure and cholesterol drugs, sleep medications, polypharmacy in older adults, prescribing cascades, pharmaceutical incentives, and the question we may not ask often enough: Does every medication on the list still need to be there? Alexis Knight l Facts first. Clarity Always. Investigating the facts behind the stories and trends shaping our world. Subscribe to the Alexis Investigates Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alexis-investigates-l-facts-first-clarity-always--6292057/support . Alexis Knight l Facts first. Clarity Always. Investigating the facts behind the stories and trends shaping our world. Subscribe to the Alexis Investigates Podcast