3 ms·
One of the most successful drugs in recent times was one that actually cured a previously chronic and not curable disease. It was also a controversial one becau
by fabian2k 3y ago
One of the most successful drugs in recent times was one that actually cured a previously chronic and not curable disease. It was also a controversial one because it was very expensive. But Solvadi, which cured Hepatitis C was certainly a huge commercial success and shows that the whole idea that pharma companies are never incentivized to cure diseases instead of treating them is just wrong.
- mixmastamyk 3y agoNice example, but one exception doesn’t disprove a trend.
- fabian2k 3y agoWhat trend? In which cases specifically are companies avoiding to create a cure that would be possible and promising?
- kortilla 3y agoWhat trend? You need to show evidence of cures being suppressed many times to indicate any kind of trend.
- mixmastamyk 3y agoAny trend. I’m not making a claim—simply a logical statement. Those making claims need to show evidence.