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[–] 22 points 1 year ago (7 children)

It's disgusting that drug companies prioritise massive profits over human suffering

They could still profit, just not the truly obscene profits they make, going into the pockets of people who are already rich

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  • [–] -4 points 1 year ago* (5 children)

    This take generally comes from looking at the profits of successful drug X, while being unaware of (or ignoring) all of the drugs that have millions upon millions put into their R&D, that never result in anything that can go to market.

    Overall profits will seem much higher than they actually are if you leave out that very-relevant data.

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  • [–] 25 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I worked in health care

    I'm familiar

    I've heard all the arguments, and I know how much money is poured into drugs that don't go anywhere

    I also know how their shareholders and executives fare, and I stand behind my statement

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