• I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Did they pay for their own R&D? Usually that get socialized and then the profits are privatized, it’s the American Way.

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      10 months ago

      I like to shit on big pharma as much as the next guy, but in this case, yes they do. Developing new drugs is a ludicrously risky and expensive venture, typically costing billions of dollars. Sometimes it may be subsidized somewhat, sure, but the vast majority of it is coming out of pocket for these companies.