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Meowmee

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17. Agree but drug costs are high because they are not controlled

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #7)

Sun Jan 12, 2025, 11:23 AM

Jan 2025

They can charge whatever they want to, and most of it goes into their own pockets. It doesn’t go into research. That’s a lie. I’m sure they spend a lot on advertising, but they can afford to and still make obscene profits.

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