Who here thinks drug companies (pharmaceuticals) are altruistic...

[AmyStrange]

54. I DO understand that drug companies want to make money, and...

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I really DO understand what you're trying to say.

This is what I'm trying to find out.

Are pharmaceuticals overcharging for their drugs?

Let's say it cost one million dollars to R&D, get FDA approval, clinic trials, market the drug, labor, shipping, insurance etc. etc.

(I know it cost more than that, but please, just hear me out)

Let's say the company expects to sell one million doses, and sets the price according.

I also know that they have to give some of that money to the stockholders.

Now, what do you think the fair price of that drug should be?

I believe that 2 or 3 dollars a dose would be a reasonable price to pay, but what do you think?

You're a person who's been in the business. I value your opinion without the hostility please.

I also believe if a company charges twice that, $6, then they're gouging, but what do you think?

The problem I'm having is finding out what the total cost of a drug really is.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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