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We don't need 20 additional drugs that sort of treat one condition (albeit with serious side effects) that the pharmaceutical company prefers we use because the
by GeekyBear 9y ago
We don't need 20 additional drugs that sort of treat one condition (albeit with serious side effects) that the pharmaceutical company prefers we use because the profit margin is higher on new formulations with no generic equivalent.
We need one additional drug that treats said condition better than the existing options, but with less side effects.
The profit motive distorts what is best for patients.
- mft_ 9y agoYou've got an overly negative and simplistic view of the Pharma industry. For sure, there are plenty of examples (do we need that many statins? do we need so many beta blockers?) to suit your narrative, but you're also missing the huge sums spent and strides taken in other areas, such as oncology. If you don't show a meaningful benefit here, your drug is a failure - it's that simple.