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by clipsy
618 days ago
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> The median american has a >62k disposable income and can easily afford to pay $254/month to a compounding pharmacy (not covered by insurance) The median US American household has an income (pre-tax) of $80,610 as of 2023[0]; the idea that that translates into $62k of disposable income simply does not pass the smell test. I suspect the various adjustments[1] described in your source are deeply misrepresenting reality. [0]: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/income-p... [1]: "This indicator also takes account of social transfers in kind 'such as health or education provided for free or at reduced prices by governments and not-for-profit organisations.' The data shown below is published by the OECD and is presented in purchasing power parity (PPP) in order to adjust for price differences between countries." |
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