Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Do you people get all your diabetes stuff for nothing?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="TorqPenderloin" data-source="post: 1438772" data-attributes="member: 211504"><p>I've said it plenty of times and I'll say it again...you can get a vial of insulin here in the USA for under $50. As mentioned, test strips can be had for very cheap as well. </p><p></p><p>Now, you're not going to get the best and most innovative medications and technology available but you will get something that works perfectly fine and has kept people alive for decades. </p><p></p><p>Nothing is free and the NHS exists as a result of much higher taxes compared to the USA. </p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, all the US has to do is set a price cap on how much pharmaceutical countries can charge in the USA versus other countries and it would further burden an already burdened system (NHS). The USA accounts for around 45% of the worlds pharmaceutical sales. </p><p></p><p>I'm not saying that we (US) has it figured out. In fact, quite the contrary. What I'm saying is that each system has its own flaws and there are a lot of misconceptions. </p><p></p><p>This is a very touchy subject because it's not a normal industry, and I realize we are talking about people's lives here. It's an unfortunate situation but again the fact of the matter is that nothing is "free."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TorqPenderloin, post: 1438772, member: 211504"] I've said it plenty of times and I'll say it again...you can get a vial of insulin here in the USA for under $50. As mentioned, test strips can be had for very cheap as well. Now, you're not going to get the best and most innovative medications and technology available but you will get something that works perfectly fine and has kept people alive for decades. Nothing is free and the NHS exists as a result of much higher taxes compared to the USA. Unfortunately, all the US has to do is set a price cap on how much pharmaceutical countries can charge in the USA versus other countries and it would further burden an already burdened system (NHS). The USA accounts for around 45% of the worlds pharmaceutical sales. I'm not saying that we (US) has it figured out. In fact, quite the contrary. What I'm saying is that each system has its own flaws and there are a lot of misconceptions. This is a very touchy subject because it's not a normal industry, and I realize we are talking about people's lives here. It's an unfortunate situation but again the fact of the matter is that nothing is "free." [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Do you people get all your diabetes stuff for nothing?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…