I've had stomach trouble my whole life. It was a Big Deal for my uninsured parents to get me Zantac. It involved a script from a specialist and paying out the

I've had stomach trouble my whole life. It was a Big Deal for my uninsured parents to get me Zantac. It involved a script from a specialist and paying out the inflated cost at the pharmacy. This was done for my safety, afterall, the industry and doctors were worried about risk, right? I'm just a dumb patient. What could I know compared to the experts, right? Zantac can now be gotten OTC for next to nothing. Its completely safe. There was no patient risk for this drug. Same when I had to ask a doctor for Claritin. It also is safe as an OTC drug now. Meanwhile, we have research that shows that even a slight overdose of acetaminophen can seriously damage your liver. The whole system is about maximizing profits for healthcare. It has very little to do with outcomes or patient safety. This is why so many people aren't getting the care they need. The industry is too busy creating "make work" for profits.