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Pfizer says it will price Covid treatment Paxlovid at nearly $1,400 for a five-day course, which researchers estimate only costs Pfizer $13 to produce. That's a 10,000%+ markup. Shameful. (mastodon.world)
submitted 1 year ago by i_have_no_enemies to c/technology
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[–] cunning_bolt 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is the nature of providers vs insurers in the negotiation war. And those without insurance are the losers of this war.

[–] systemglitch 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Or you live in a civilized nation with universal health care lol

I can't even fathom thinking like you do, fucking god what a horrible nation you live in

[–] cunning_bolt 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's not a matter of thinking like that. It's the truth of what happens. I didn't say I'm ok with the system.

[–] systemglitch 1 points 1 year ago

Sorry, I think i was grumpy that morning and a little more attack oriented then my usually aggressive self.

I hear you and I sympathize.