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Robert Jarvik Lipitor

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  • In early 2008, scientist, researcher and entrepreneur Robert Jarvik drew criticism for his endorsement of the popular cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor.
  • Fast Facts

    1. Jarvik was reportedly paid $1.35 million for appearing in the Lipitor ads
    2. On February 25, 2008 Lipitor's manufacturer, Pfizer pulled the ads
    3. Physical tasks attributed to Jarvik were actually performed by a body double
    4. Jarvik assisted in the development of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart
    5. Jarvik received the first artificial heart transplant in 1982
  • Controversy

    In one of the ads, Jarvik says, "Lipitor is one of the most researched medicines. I'm glad I take Lipitor, as a doctor, and a dad." Although Jarvik completed medical school, he did not complete a medical internship, meaning he is not licensed to prescribe medications. U.S. Congress is conducting an investigation to determine whether the Lipitor commercials constitute medical advice given without a license.
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