Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk facing pressure as study finds $1,000 appetite suppressant can be made for just $5
fortune.com
A joint study between Yale University, King’s College Hospital in London and Doctors Without Borders found a single shot could be made for just 89 cents.

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Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk facing pressure as study finds $1,000 appetite suppressant can be made for just $5

  • lemming@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    6 months ago

    A state doesn’t have this kind of money to burn. If they did it, the money would have to come from somewhere. So either you increase taxes, decrease spending elsewhere, or start a business making a lot of money. Such as, say, selling the newly developed medications at a markup… It’s sad, but I’m not aware of a better way.

    That being said, the cost of medications in the US is utterly ridiculous.

    • Risk@feddit.ukEnglish
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      6 months ago

      Except as highlighted, if the drug didn’t make a return on investment it wouldn’t be made. That can be true for government funded research, it’s not necessary to have a profit margin on top.

      • Sneezycat@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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        6 months ago

        To add to this, better drugs pay for themselves, because then public healthcare doesn’t need to pay for more ineffective treatments. Having fewer sick people also improves productivity and the economy.