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The Fifth Vital Sign

Episode 3 of 8

OxyContin is marketed in ever more aggressive ways as doctors are coaxed into rethinking their approach to patients’ pain. Rick and Randy investigate the world of pain societies.

OxyContin is marketed in ever more aggressive ways as doctors are coaxed into rethinking their approach to patients’ pain. Rick and Randy investigate the world of pain societies.

Doctor Finnix begins to taper Betsy off OxyContin, with unexpected consequences. Bridget sees the toll the drug is taking on communities. Meanwhile, as sales climb, Richard Sackler has even more ambitious plans in store for his new drug.

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55 minutes

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Credits

RoleContributor
Dr Samuel FinnixMichael Keaton
Rick MountcastlePeter Sarsgaard
Richard SacklerMichael Stuhlbarg
Billy CutlerWill Poulter
Randy RamseyerJohn Hoogenakker
Betsy MallumKaitlyn Dever
DirectorBarry Levinson
WriterBenjamin Rubin
WriterBeth Macy
WriterDanny Strong

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