In the United States, there are very few people who would not be able to obtain a $5 medication that would save their lives.+
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Replying to @btshapir
Not sure what the exact number would be but given how cheap the cost is, and how instantly fatal but totally reversible the issue+
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...it's obvious that it is indeed a responsibility to make this device practically universally affordable/available.
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Replying to @zeynep
It is not at all obvious that it is Mylan's responsibility.
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Replying to @btshapir
I'll take my morals then, and not know what to say about people who already make millions do this even if it kills children.
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Replying to @zeynep
I'm confused why you put it all on Mylan, not on the government is all. I agree, socially optimal price = marginal production cost.
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Government has many levers to improve access. Approve new generics faster. Price Controls. Subsidies.
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Replying to @btshapir
Add your own thread on on capture of government/agencies by these companies; FDA revolving doors; etc. Broken system.
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Replying to @zeynep
We agree there is a problem. You have not engaged my point that it is the government's job to fix it, not Mylan's. No more to add.
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I would like the government to help fix this. I still think Mylan executives are acting unconscionably. Already profitable & rich.
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