This. Epipen has ~year before generic; monopoly on life-saving medicine=gouge while can—who cares if a few kids die? https://twitter.com/ncweaver/status/768159978288844800 …
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Literally—not metaphorically—blood money. Some families can't afford $600 per pack. Anaphylaxis kills in minutes.https://twitter.com/abbydphillip/status/768160724468244480 …
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I am just out of polite words on what I think of these executives—already making millions—who knew *exactly* what they were doing.
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Epipen gouging is repeat of AIDS drugs. Millions of Africans died as Western drug companies—with shaky patents—fought affordable generics.
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@elizabeth_joh Yeah, first responders can even use syringes ($2). It's the families who won't dare use unfamiliar mechanisms who're stuck.2 replies 2 retweets 2 likes
Underlying drug is pennies. A generic will eventually rise—mechanism was based on publicly-funded research!—but poor kids at risk till then.
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