Oh, in that case your comment highlights the difference between the obvious and direct cost to the patient $5, and the less direct cost of $100k/yr which the pa

Oh, in that case your comment highlights the difference between the obvious and direct cost to the patient $5, and the less direct cost of $100k/yr which the patients are also paying. In the US you might have the copay $5, but you also pay for your insurance plan, which might be like $30k/year for a good family plan.