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That's not really a relevant argument here as insulin costs <$5 to manufacture.
by lightbyte 7y ago
That's not really a relevant argument here as insulin costs <$5 to manufacture.
- UnpossibleJim 7y agoWhich insulins? Not all insulins are equal or cost the same to produce.
- EpicEng 7y agohttps://www.businessinsider.com/insulin-prices-could-be-much-lower-and-drug-makers-would-still-make-healthy-profits-2018-9 https://www.businessinsider.com/insulin-prices-could-be-much... If you can find any variant that even approaches $100, please link a source.
- UnpossibleJim 7y agoI'm not arguing that they cost $100 to produce, but even in this article they cost more than the stated "<$5 to make". And this doesn't include any recoup of research cost. I'm not arguing for higher insulin cost, even though it seems like I am. I have to buy the stuff and take it or die. On the other hand, a consistent supply and further research into better fast acting and long acting insulins also matter to me, as they make a HUGE difference in the quality of life. It's a double edge sword, unfortunately. Until such time as profit motive is replaced (and I would be ecstatic if it were), those of us with type I diabetes have to thread that needle very carefully =\