Chicago Tribune Wins 2017 Barlett & Steele Gold for 'Dangerous Doses' Investigation
The Chicago Tribune has been awarded the prestigious 2017 Barlett & Steele gold award for their two-year investigation into the warning practices of pharmacies, titled 'Dangerous Doses'. This investigation uncovered a significant issue in the US healthcare system, highlighting the frequent failure of major pharmacy chains to warn patients about dangerous drug interactions.
The Tribune's team, led by Sam Roe, Ray Long, and Karisa King, discovered that pharmacists often failed to alert patients to potentially harmful combinations of prescription drugs with other medications, foods, or health conditions. Their investigation involved a thorough analysis of data and interviews with experts, former pharmacists, and affected patients. The team conducted their own testing project, visiting top pharmacy chains and independent pharmacies in the Chicago area. They found that 52% of the pharmacies tested sold medications with dangerous drug pairs without mentioning the interactions. CVS had the highest failure rate, with 63% of tests resulting in no warning. The investigation focused on five drug pairs, three of which posed life-threatening risks. The project was led by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Patrice Callahan.
The Barlett & Steele Awards, established by Investors' Business Daily and the Reynolds Center for Business Journalism, recognize outstanding investigative business journalism. The Chicago Tribune's 'Dangerous Doses' series was honored for its depth, scope, and societal impact, particularly for systematically exposing a structural problem that could affect millions of patients.
The Chicago Tribune's 'Dangerous Doses' investigation has led to significant reforms in corporate and government policies, highlighting the crucial role of investigative journalism in improving public health and safety. The team's dedication to uncovering the truth about pharmacy practices has been recognized with the highest honor in investigative business journalism, the 2017 Barlett & Steele gold award.
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