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meaculpa2011

(918 posts)
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 10:07 AM Aug 2016

I take one prescription...

It's a generic version of Cardizem marketed by Mylan. I'll be calling my pharmacy today and telling them to please fill my next order with another generic. If another generic is not available I will pay the extra price for the brand-name version.

For all who care about this, look at your prescription bottles. If you have a Mylan product that can be substituted, tell your doctor or pharmacist that you do not want ANY product marketed by Mylan.

The most profound and meaningful expression of our civil rights is how we choose to spend OUR money.

Pass it on.

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I take one prescription... (Original Post) meaculpa2011 Aug 2016 OP
Just be aware than many people cannot afford to pay full price for a non-generic drug. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #1
Nearly all of Mylan's products... meaculpa2011 Aug 2016 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Sherman A1 Aug 2016 #3
It's an excellent idea that will never gain... meaculpa2011 Aug 2016 #4
Here's the list spinbaby Aug 2016 #5

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
1. Just be aware than many people cannot afford to pay full price for a non-generic drug.
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 10:36 AM
Aug 2016

In fact, even generic drugs have become more expensive. One of my generics went from 10.00 for 90 days to 115.00 for 90 days.
I do need to check the label on that one to see if it is Mylan.

meaculpa2011

(918 posts)
2. Nearly all of Mylan's products...
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 10:42 AM
Aug 2016

are generics with many alternatives.

I do understand that it is sometimes very difficult.

Best of luck to you.

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meaculpa2011

(918 posts)
4. It's an excellent idea that will never gain...
Sun Aug 28, 2016, 08:48 AM
Aug 2016

traction because most people would prefer to do nothing and let corrupt politicians make their decisions for them.

Mylan is an excellent excellent example of the bi-partisan government/industrial complex.

The American people have the power to bankrupt Mylan (a Dutch company since their recent inversion) in a few months.

But we'd rather wait for the Senate to hold hearings and recommend legislation that the lawyers and accountants will be able side-step within minutes of passage. Then the politicians can campaign on how much they accomplished as they rake in donations from the industries they're supposed to regulate.

Rinse and repeat.

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