Life Saving Prescription Drugs

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While as a manufacturer you do have the right to place a value on a product that you solely produce, but how do you place a value on life?, The government needs to impose price regulations on pharmaceutical companies. Prescription drugs cost more in the United States, then in any other industrialized country. The government ought to put policies in place that support both the consumers and the businesses. One important obvious reason is the limited ability for a generic drug to be manufactured. A wise woman once said “If you truly believe in the value of life, you care about all of the weakest and most vulnerable members of society too” (Joni Eareckson Tada). Lifesaving prescription drugs are not affordable for senior citizens, middle, nor

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