Posted by vandy on November 8, 2003, at 11:02:48
In reply to Re: No warning - why? - Anger is OK, posted by Shandra on November 8, 2003, at 10:54:05
Unfortunately, the thing the Canadians are on to is "Soak the Yanks." You notice it's American drugs they are letting us buy. That's because the American drug companies make the stuff that works best and is the most innovative. That costs money. The Canadian government has said, "You pay for the development of that drug. All we cover is manufacturing costs." Well, there ain't no drug without research. There ain't no research without cost. The companies that make the stuff have to pay the cost before they sell any and that takes five years typically. So who gets the bill. You do. Courtesy of the Canadian government.
Having said that, don't pay more than you have to but don't encourage people to stifel the science that might save the next life if they can afford the drug or have heath care that covers the cost.
And pray for capitalism.
> Actually I don't think going with the Canadian drug companies is drastic at all - I think it makes perfect sense, and from what I understand, it works out just fine. The Canadians are on to something, and more and more people are getting hep to it! Go for it!
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