Swallow
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Synopsis
An arresting new three-part drama about scandal in the drugs industry

 Based around the potentially life threatening side-effects of a new anti-depressent 'wonder drug', this story is told both through the eyes of a user, and one of the drug's leading advicates.

Separated mother, Lorraine Landry (Tremarco) has been prescribed Distral to help her overcome her diagnosed depression. But alarmed that she is becoming addicted to the drug, she decides to stop taking it. Shortly afterwards she attempts suicide. Convinced that this was due to withdrawal symptoms, rather than depression – she seeks publicity for her cause. The drugs manufacturers ask their PR, Stuart Collins (Mackintosh) to handle the situation. But when he eventually comes face-to-face with Lorraine, there is an instant bond and he has to question not only his own position, but also that of his employer.

Swallow asks just how far drugs manufacturers are prepared to go to protect their products? And if there's really a prescribed road to happiness?

Duration
3 x 50'
Definition
SD
Genre
Drama
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Producer
Box TV