Dark Origins of Big Pharma

/ 2025 / … Dark Origins of Big Pharma: John D. Rockefeller’s Empire | Forgotten History. Modern medicine as we know it wasn’t shaped by doctors alone—it was engineered by John D. Rockefeller. In the early 20th century, Rockefeller and his oil empire helped transform medicine into a pharmaceutical industry, sidelining natural remedies and alternative medicine in favor of synthetic, patented drugs. 🚨 Was this a revolution in healthcare or a calculated power move? 💰 Did Rockefeller create Big Pharma for profit, not public health? 🔎 In this episode of Forgotten History, we uncover the hidden story of how Rockefeller took control of medicine, the rise of Big Pharma, and why natural treatments were pushed aside in favor of prescription drugs. Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.

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