The State of Health in America: Gary Null Interviews Dr. Peter Rost of Pfizer

On Friday June 10, 2005, Dr. Gary Null engaged Dr. Peter Rost in a candid discussion on the nature of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry in the United States.

Gary Null: We're beginning with an exclusive Internet radio discussion with a doctor who is also, currently, a vice president for marketing at Pfizer. He is not speaking on behalf of Pfizer, but for himself. I have invited him to share insights on the nature of the pharmaceutical industry. He is Dr. Peter Rost. Nice to have you with us today.

Dr. Rost: Thank you so very much. I'm very happy to be with you.

Gary Null: We do this more like a classroom on the air, so please do not feel that you have to give us any short answers. Give us as much of a context to the answer as you wish.

Let us begin with a serious an important challenge, and that is: today many Americans face the dilemma of not being able to buy food or other necessities and buy medications they may need that can help save their lives. I find this disturbing. I'm concerned that someone should have to make that choice. Your position, please.