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Sorry, the implication was that it’s “easy to do” insofar as simply getting it from a pharma manufacturer. The problem is getting the drugs you need is not eas
by borski 2y ago
Sorry, the implication was that it’s “easy to do” insofar as simply getting it from a pharma manufacturer.
The problem is getting the drugs you need is not easy to do, and while 4 thieves isn’t “easy” yet, it actually is way easier than arguing with insurance, needing a PA, getting a letter of medical necessity, only to still get rejected, and then having to argue with your state insurance board through an IMR.
That’s what I meant. All it takes is one or a few people to start doing this for friends, and it begins to spread.
And that says nothing of when Shkreli or anyone else jacks up the price of an important life-saving medication simply because, well, they can.
- astrange 2y ago> All it takes is one or a few people to start doing this for friends, and it begins to spread. Has this in fact happened? If the drugs are "actually" cheap and easy to make, I suggest importing them from India. If they aren't "actually" easy to make, you aren't going to successfully make them.
- borski 2y agoYes, it has. Abortion access is one example.
- HarryHirsch 2y agoRegular people would buy their mifepristone from across the border, in Mexico or ask a friendly Mexican. That's the correct way of hacking the system, not that kind of circus show. That said, one wishes that you hadn't dragged abortion in, they use it to derail the discussion around universal medical care. Hey, you can't afford the dentist, but at least we fight for abortion.