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al from Canada · 05-02-2006, 06:55 PM

Unfortunately, in this economy, there is much pressure on "cost / benefit analysis" Other than private care facilities, who can afford indiscriminate use of these very costly treatments without a very sound medical justification. I think the time has come for the drug manufacturers to re-assess their pricing structure, there committments to their share holders and balance that with the current mortality rate. For example, Avastin: $16,000 / month?? I thought there were laws against excessive profiteering but this sort of thing is going to bankrupt the Canadian public healthcare system.

trying hard not to be bitter and twisted,
Al

05-02-2006, 06:55 PM	#5
al from Canada Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 722	Unfortunately, in this economy, there is much pressure on "cost / benefit analysis" Other than private care facilities, who can afford indiscriminate use of these very costly treatments without a very sound medical justification. I think the time has come for the drug manufacturers to re-assess their pricing structure, there committments to their share holders and balance that with the current mortality rate. For example, Avastin: $16,000 / month?? I thought there were laws against excessive profiteering but this sort of thing is going to bankrupt the Canadian public healthcare system. trying hard not to be bitter and twisted, Al __________________ Primary care-giver to and advocate for Linda, who passed away April 27, 2006.