What's the answer here? Should the government pay for manufacturing of generic drugs that are non-profitable but "essential"? Let the tax payers eat the cost of

What's the answer here? Should the government pay for manufacturing of generic drugs that are non-profitable but "essential"? Let the tax payers eat the cost of such drugs? There's more than a few like that. I believe snake venom antidotes are often on such lists. (note: I did specify generic drugs. Not drugs still under patent exclusivity windows. Which is a valid but separate discussion.)