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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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[+] PilferJynx -18 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I get the anger. We really need to fully socialize these medical development centers. But on the other hand, they did most of the work. They didn't have to.

[–] Raiderkev 44 points 1 year ago

I'm sure the research was publicly funded, and the profit will be private as is tradition.

[–] I_Fart_Glitter 15 points 1 year ago

Yep, that Pfizer for you, using taxpayer money to R&D drugs they will use to price gouge the public who paid for it, out of the kindness of their hearts.

[–] Maggoty 10 points 1 year ago

They didn't do most of the work. Not even close.