Rohit Enghakat asked Katherine Eban:

I read your book and it was a mindblowing one ! I have also written a review on Goodreads. I was surprised to read that drug companies who are considered the stalwarts of pharma industry in India can indulge in such malpractices and fraudulent means to enhance their bottomline without an iota of conscience. Do all American pharma MNCs in India use corrupt practices and resort to GMP in America ?

Katherine Eban Dear Rohit, Thank you for your question. As I understand it, you are asking whether American MNCs behave in the U.S., and misbehave in India? There is some evidence to support what you are saying. The reason for this, I believe, is that as soon as companies operate in an environment with poor or minimal regulation, they resort to form -- and start cutting corners. But if they are operating in a regulated market, where they fear unannounced inspections, they are more likely to play by the rules. Sad but true. -- Katherine

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