This would be an ok mindset if the cost for treatment was zero or close to zero. Currently, the cost of medication is very high (>$50k) and the vast majority i

This would be an ok mindset if the cost for treatment was zero or close to zero. Currently, the cost of medication is very high (>$50k) and the vast majority is paid for by insurance, specifically Medicare. So it’s a small chance for cure (maybe 1%) vs the cost that’s the equation. I think this would incentivize lots of other drugs that are very expensive but known to not cure, or could potentially cure and the “science facade” would actually crowd out other potential cures. Look at the supplement industry where there really isn’t any regulation, it’s mostly homeopathy taking advantage of people who want a fix. It’s like lotto in that it’s a waste of money but gives hope. I frequently hear “just try it, what’s the harm” but the harm is the cost of trying lots of things. And a system where trying it incentivizes marketing and not cures isn’t very helpful.