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> My guess is it would be irresponsible for them to name the Mfgr in the press release, particularly if it were a publicly traded company and people are going t

> My guess is it would be irresponsible for them to name the Mfgr in the press release, particularly if it were a publicly traded company and people are going to jump to uninformed conclusions. Not only could it harm the company, it could be bad for patients. Naming it could cause a run (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_run https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_run) on the drug, and if some people hoard it, there will be other people who are unable to get it.

TeMPOraL 7y ago
And even worse than the hoarders: the sudden appearance of "entrepreneurs" smelling easy profit.
- adrianmonk 7y ago
  Price gouging? Of drugs? In the United States?
  - TeMPOraL 7y ago
    Right. It's business as usual. I guess I'm grumpy today, after looking at the prices of respirators and antiseptics in Poland being already 10-20x the usual, and growing. And we don't even have a confirmed case just yet (doesn't stop the media from reporting a new "first case" every day for the past two weeks). Also this morning I've seen an ad on our local equivalent of Craigslist; somebody is trying to sell a pre-packaged web store for selling face masks, complete with a bunch of legit-sounding domains (using phrases "medical respirators", "anti coronavirus respirators", etc.) and three contracts to wholesalers of surgical masks, for roughly $1k total. Note: surgical masks. The ones that are worn to prevent accidental exchange of bodily fluids between patient and the surgeon. The ones that are completely ineffective against airborne viruses. I really feel that some people need to have cooperation and civil behavior beaten into them.
    - DoreenMichele 7y ago
      I deal with protecting myself medically daily. If you want to chat about your concerns, you are welcome to email me. Not medical advice per se. I'm not a doctor. I'm just someone continuing to rudely fail to die instead of going along with politely dying according to schedule so other people can feel like they are smart and know things. (This comment will self destruct in the near future.)
      - TeMPOraL 7y ago
        Thank you. Still, what can I say about my concerns? I'm scared. For myself, my wife, our infant, our families. In this island of emptiness in the middle of red dots the Europe is on COVID-19 maps, we're all just nervously waiting for the first real case. Personal protection goods are already gone, people are slowly realizing that maybe it's about time to start stockpiling food. We've stocked ourselves up with ~two weeks worth of long-life consumables. Going to extend it over the weekend to a month's reserve. Our infant already has 2+ months supply. I try to be calm, but it's getting harder. I don't know what I'm afraid more of at this point - of the virus, or of the quarantines and panic that will follow.
        DoreenMichele 7y ago
        I don't rely on standard personal protection goods. I'm not really comfortable talking about what I do rely on in public. There's a very long history of people being incredibly ugly to me, outright accusing me of being insane and of making up stories out of a sick need for attention. I've literally been accused of having Munchausen. Though we don't interact often, you've been uncommonly kind and respectful to me in a sea of what often feels like outright abusive and sadistic behavior. So if you are interested in talking with me privately about what I do in hopes of expanding your options and trying to protect you and yours, I'm willing to chat and leave it completely up to you whether or not you use any of that information. Consider it to be an offer of a personal favor. If you don't think I can possibly help you, it's okay. Maybe you honestly don't recall my diagnosis or understand what that's supposed to mean. I'm sorry you are under so much stress.

TeMPOraL 7y ago

And even worse than the hoarders: the sudden appearance of "entrepreneurs" smelling easy profit.

adrianmonk 7y ago
Price gouging? Of drugs? In the United States?
- TeMPOraL 7y ago
  Right. It's business as usual. I guess I'm grumpy today, after looking at the prices of respirators and antiseptics in Poland being already 10-20x the usual, and growing. And we don't even have a confirmed case just yet (doesn't stop the media from reporting a new "first case" every day for the past two weeks). Also this morning I've seen an ad on our local equivalent of Craigslist; somebody is trying to sell a pre-packaged web store for selling face masks, complete with a bunch of legit-sounding domains (using phrases "medical respirators", "anti coronavirus respirators", etc.) and three contracts to wholesalers of surgical masks, for roughly $1k total. Note: surgical masks. The ones that are worn to prevent accidental exchange of bodily fluids between patient and the surgeon. The ones that are completely ineffective against airborne viruses. I really feel that some people need to have cooperation and civil behavior beaten into them.
  - DoreenMichele 7y ago
    I deal with protecting myself medically daily. If you want to chat about your concerns, you are welcome to email me. Not medical advice per se. I'm not a doctor. I'm just someone continuing to rudely fail to die instead of going along with politely dying according to schedule so other people can feel like they are smart and know things. (This comment will self destruct in the near future.)
    - TeMPOraL 7y ago
      Thank you. Still, what can I say about my concerns? I'm scared. For myself, my wife, our infant, our families. In this island of emptiness in the middle of red dots the Europe is on COVID-19 maps, we're all just nervously waiting for the first real case. Personal protection goods are already gone, people are slowly realizing that maybe it's about time to start stockpiling food. We've stocked ourselves up with ~two weeks worth of long-life consumables. Going to extend it over the weekend to a month's reserve. Our infant already has 2+ months supply. I try to be calm, but it's getting harder. I don't know what I'm afraid more of at this point - of the virus, or of the quarantines and panic that will follow.
      - DoreenMichele 7y ago
        I don't rely on standard personal protection goods. I'm not really comfortable talking about what I do rely on in public. There's a very long history of people being incredibly ugly to me, outright accusing me of being insane and of making up stories out of a sick need for attention. I've literally been accused of having Munchausen. Though we don't interact often, you've been uncommonly kind and respectful to me in a sea of what often feels like outright abusive and sadistic behavior. So if you are interested in talking with me privately about what I do in hopes of expanding your options and trying to protect you and yours, I'm willing to chat and leave it completely up to you whether or not you use any of that information. Consider it to be an offer of a personal favor. If you don't think I can possibly help you, it's okay. Maybe you honestly don't recall my diagnosis or understand what that's supposed to mean. I'm sorry you are under so much stress.