Unfortunately, that is an over simplification.
Big Pharma, US AND foreign, is overcharging the US consumer because there is little profit in selling patent pharmaceuticals in overseas markets that are cost capped. American nationals are going to Canada and Mexico to buy their prescription medicine ( patent pharmaceuticals ) because the drugs cost less there.
The US needs to have cost controls put in place also. Pharmaceutical manufacturers need a fair ROI also. Problem is this is not possible in an unregulated market.
It's totally fucked up ...
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