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by no1youknowz 3601 days ago
I too have asthma.

When I was in the US, I needed a certain type of inhaler. It cost $150. I kid you not, I was furious! I had to pay knowing full well, the same inhaler cost £5 in the UK. Talk about a serious markup!

Now back in the UK. Before I go back. I will visit my doctor about 5 times and stock up on them. Bring as many as I can in the UK so that I never run out again!

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People claim that they "Spend so much on R and D that they need to be able to charge these prices". My drug albuterol was in use 100 years ago.