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by narrator 1822 days ago
Can't you just make Insulin like they made it 20 years ago using expired patents?
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katbyte 1822 days ago
yes you can, but that means less profits, and america puts up with it - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236...
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BurningFrog 1822 days ago
Sure, but I think a substantial problem is getting FDA to approve your manufacturing process.

Even then, modern insulin is apparently quite a bit better than the "classic" stuff.

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