"Unbridled capitalism" in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the US?

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Aug 25, 2016
10:35:53am

HuskerFan2 Former User

"Unbridled capitalism" in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the US?

http://mercatus.org/publication/mclaughlin-sherouse-list-10-most-regulated-industries-2014

You comment is patently absurd.

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HuskerFan2

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Mylan gives "assitance coupon" for their EpiPen. Lol. It would have better if

8/25/16 10:11am

I have 3 kids w/ nut allergies. School requires a separate pen for EACH of them.

8/25/16 10:19am

Make sure you lean into that punch just for me.

8/25/16 10:20am

Put one in front of me, I'll throw an extra one for you too.

8/25/16 10:21am

I am in the same boat except just 2 kids

8/25/16 10:28am

Not sure if you read this, but apparently there are alternatives

GuitarGuy

8/25/16 10:30am

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cvd6262

8/25/16 10:37am

Shocker.

8/25/16 10:39am

Isn't unbridled capitalism grand

DapperDan

8/25/16 10:24am

True capitalism has competition. But nice try.

SandYFan

8/25/16 10:25am

There is competition, the issue is that Mylan's product is the best

DapperDan

8/25/16 10:35am

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cvd6262

8/25/16 10:38am

Are you proposing that we remove the regulatory requirements that make sure

DapperDan

8/25/16 10:47am

This type of stuff is why I could never be a full on libertarian

benny1982

8/25/16 10:47am

The difference is b/c of patents. Their current patents for the cap end in 2025.

benny1982

8/25/16 10:44am

Sure but nothing is stopping competitors with coming up with their own solutions

DapperDan

8/25/16 10:49am

This brand of capitalism is specifically protected by the Constitution.

shimmy

8/25/16 10:36am

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cvd6262

8/25/16 10:39am

I don't know what anything about it. I just wanted to argue. Then I remembered

shimmy

8/25/16 10:49am

I revoke myconcession and agree with benny1982.

shimmy

8/25/16 10:53am

True capitalism does not mean there will always be free markets. Monopolies can

Baron

8/25/16 10:38am

"Unbridled capitalism" in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the US?

HuskerFan2

8/25/16 10:35am

The price increase though is due to capitalism. It is the result of it. In the

Baron

8/25/16 10:40am

AMEN!!!

spugeddy24

8/25/16 10:56am

I paid $300 out of pocket last year for a twin pack Epi-pen Jr. for my daughter. I'm afraid to see what it'll cost me

Conan

8/25/16 10:27am

It sucks as a pharmacist when you have to deliver the bad news/cost to patients

beauso79

8/25/16 10:27am

I was wondering when I heard the story, why aren't there cheaper generics?

Squeegee

8/25/16 10:36am

Hard to say.....a box of 2 generic pens is still $300

beauso79

8/25/16 10:41am

2 companies attempted to introduce alternative devices but went under

SaturdaySpecialDay

8/25/16 5:09pm

That's what Salt Lake Ambulance crews do, apparently.

Squeegee

8/26/16 6:11am

The government helps increase drug prices by shutting down alternatives like

penske72

8/25/16 10:47am

this is why my pens are 3 years old

byu1

8/25/16 10:53am

Yet another thing the school checks. No exceptions.

8/25/16 11:21am

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