Comment by pkaye
3 years ago
> That's always stuck with me -- the problem with American healthcare is the American interpretation of capitalism. Dude was living off of government research grants.
Do the drug companies in Europe do any different though?
I mean, sort of? Except, not really, because, "what the market will bear" is determined by what governments can negotiate - there's no Medicare Part D tying their hands.
But the companies are still greedy in Europe. Zolensma one of the most expensive drugs is from Europe. Those companies sell it for what its worth. When Joe Biden proposed covid vaccine patent waivers, European leaders were quick to suck with with the corporations in opposition.