The opioid crisis has highlighted the role of pharmaceutical companies in the widespread availability of these drugs. What ethical concern is raised by the aggressive marketing strategies of Big Pharma? The ethical concern involves _____.
1) the promotion of opioid use beyond medical necessity, contributing to addiction and public health issues
2) ensuring that opioids are available to all patients in need, regardless of cost
3) developing non-addictive alternatives to opioids as the sole responsibility of pharmaceutical companies
4) ignoring the role of healthcare providers in prescribing practices