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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

Role Contributor
Dr Samuel Finnix Michael Keaton
Rick Mountcastle Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Sackler Michael Stuhlbarg
Billy Cutler Will Poulter
Randy Ramseyer John Hoogenakker
Betsy Mallum Kaitlyn Dever
Director Barry Levinson
Writer Benjamin Rubin
Writer Beth Macy
Writer Danny Strong

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