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> If you invent new antibiotic it is immediately classified as "reserve antibiotic" and the sale is restricted. Are there examples of this? I've heard people s
by WorkerBee28474 3y ago
> If you invent new antibiotic it is immediately classified as "reserve antibiotic" and the sale is restricted.
Are there examples of this? I've heard people say this happens, but I've never heard a concrete example.
I googled 'reserve antibiotic' and found Ceftobiprole, and see it's for sale for $40,000/gram, so clearly it's possible to charge money for a 'reserve'.
- scotty79 3y agoThat's probably the only good reason to allow exorbitant prices for this specific kind of medicine. To keep it in reserve while keeping pharma companies incentivised.