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Why is that an anti-biotic meant for fish is cheaper than the one meant for human if they are "nearly" replaceable ?
by jaggajasoos33 9y ago
Why is that an anti-biotic meant for fish is cheaper than the one meant for human if they are "nearly" replaceable ?
- pavel_lishin 9y agoProbably because since they're not meant for humans, there are less stringent quality requirements.
- rukittenme 9y agoFish antibiotics are human antibiotics.
- catdog 9y agoFrom the article: > Though generic antibiotics are often very affordable, or even free, at pharmacies, the cost of visiting a doctor to get a proper prescription can be prohibitive for some people, particularly people who don't have health insurance
- pjc50 9y ago- traceability requirements - price discrimination - prescription process (consultations) - liability - price opacity (the weird non-market of products paid for by health insurance)
- rukittenme 9y agoThey're not cheaper. They're identical. Antibiotics for humans are cheaper because they are more commonly distributed. Amoxicillin is $9. You need a prescription due to government regulations. The FDA wants to prevent antibiotic resistance from developing in humans.