Posted by Racer on August 30, 2008, at 1:00:55
In reply to Generic when not generic available?, posted by Hygieia's Bowl on August 29, 2008, at 20:29:54
Yep, it's a patent thing. In fact, it's one of the issues involved in some of those global health crises -- some of the pharmaceutical companies are balking at offering lowered prices to developing nations on some drugs, because those same nations won't enforce patents.
{sigh}
It's one of those things where both parties are right, both are wrong -- and you just kinda wanna say, "You kids better not make me stop this car!"
And, of course, some of it is just plain counterfeit. Since there's no real way to know whether or not a medication ordered online is legit or not, those who can't afford their medication are probably better off applying for the compassionate care programs with the patent holder.
Oh, yeah, and -- Hi, honey!
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