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38. Isn't the FBI the one who busted Shkreli?

Reply to Travis_0004 (Reply #36)

Tue Aug 16, 2016, 09:49 PM

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New Pharma Bros Strike: This time it's the EpiPen. . . Up 450%, from $50 to $600 for a 2-pack. [View all] TheBlackAdder Aug 2016 OP

Have to wonder -- madamesilverspurs Aug 2016 #1

who dat? SheriffBob Aug 2016 #21

Google "punchable" and you'll find out. Orrex Aug 2016 #43

Hello SEC? FBI? Where are you? Initech Aug 2016 #2

What should the SEC and FBI do? Travis_0004 Aug 2016 #36

Isn't the FBI the one who busted Shkreli? Initech Aug 2016 #38

For an unrelated crime dsc Aug 2016 #44

I have to pay the full $600.00 Elwood P Dowd Aug 2016 #3

Can you go for syringes? sharp_stick Aug 2016 #9

I will talk to the Doc about it when this one starts approaching exp. date. Elwood P Dowd Aug 2016 #13

Unfortunately, it's a difficult proposition for someone in the middle of an attack dhol82 Aug 2016 #35

My doctor says if kept out of hot places, such as cool cabinet and not in a car, it lasts longer. TheBlackAdder Aug 2016 #10

OMG . My son has a peanut allergy and annabanana Aug 2016 #4

Well that's it...I'm going to sell my sons. ileus Aug 2016 #5

More profiteering off the vulnerable Calculating Aug 2016 #6

And Trump supporters see nothing wrong with that. Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2016 #18

I wish the FTC still had some teeth Warpy Aug 2016 #7

It's the antitrust laws. They're being ignored. Why? elehhhhna Aug 2016 #30

Repukes defund the antitrust division of the DOJ meow2u3 Aug 2016 #33

Generics was my first thought too, but from the article: Ruby the Liberal Aug 2016 #31

Oohh, good information, thank you Warpy Aug 2016 #34

I second that warning Ruby the Liberal Aug 2016 #37

As someone who works for a pharma sharp_stick Aug 2016 #8

Token offer. Meanwhile, this costs ALL taxpayers across the country, especially with EMT services. TheBlackAdder Aug 2016 #16

Like in that Travolta Tarantino film? Ooh ouch. elehhhhna Aug 2016 #29

seeing stuff like this makes you kinda think maybe we should nationalize it dembotoz Aug 2016 #11

It's a no brainer Calculating Aug 2016 #12

That's right they should charge for medical products and services, just like Jesus did. Volaris Aug 2016 #45

Just imagine the bill that he would have hit Lazarus with. n/t whopis01 Aug 2016 #48

I just refilled mine, not sure if this was before the hike in price but redstatebluegirl Aug 2016 #14

Yep, you have no choice but to buy a 2-pack. Elwood P Dowd Aug 2016 #15

Same here - Pharmacist said they can't split them Ruby the Liberal Aug 2016 #26

Let's see, should I (a) buy groceries, (b) pay the rent or (c) buy medication to save my child... Still In Wisconsin Aug 2016 #17

That's disgusting and inhuman. nt SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #19

They have got to open the Med Market up to worldwide Producers,,, Cryptoad Aug 2016 #20

disgusting SheriffBob Aug 2016 #22

I worked with children in after school program HockeyMom Aug 2016 #23

Sons of bitches! Now it makes sense Ruby the Liberal Aug 2016 #24

"Pay up... NOW." Wednesdays Aug 2016 #25

this should be criminal. spanone Aug 2016 #27

Yep. nt SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #39

148.00 for 2 with a legit prescription online from Canada. elehhhhna Aug 2016 #28

Even that sounds like lesser highway robbery. SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #40

About a year and half ago, there was no Tolinase available REP Aug 2016 #32

Metformin is actually dirt cheap Ms. Toad Aug 2016 #42

I'm Stage III and insulin is far safer REP Aug 2016 #47

As to kidney disease - it depends on the stage and disease duration. Ms. Toad Aug 2016 #49

Maintaining normal HbA1c isn't enough REP Aug 2016 #53

It's unconscionable, but try this: Ms. Toad Aug 2016 #41

Thanks, but please see my reply to #16. TheBlackAdder Aug 2016 #46

nose/face - most people prefer to have their nose intact if there is an option to save it Ms. Toad Aug 2016 #50

I've used the coupon in the past, when they first offered it. TheBlackAdder Aug 2016 #51

Inhuman bloodsucking bloodsuckers stage left Aug 2016 #52