The overwhelming majority of new drugs are actually developed at (mostly public) research universities, by grad students whose work is financed by government grants; the patents are awarded to Big Pharma, who charge larcenous prices “to cover the cost of development” that the public actual bore.
dwane.scoty1 over 6 years ago
Big Pharma always Cashes in, regardless of Government interference/programs, etc.
Cozmik Cowboy over 6 years ago
The overwhelming majority of new drugs are actually developed at (mostly public) research universities, by grad students whose work is financed by government grants; the patents are awarded to Big Pharma, who charge larcenous prices “to cover the cost of development” that the public actual bore.