Does Gilead Know Someone in the CDC?

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6. Yes, these recommendations have their basis in protection of public health

And I in general commend the work of the CDC.

My question about this new drug recommendation (which I truly believe is being done to stop the spread of HIV and AIDS, not benefit a drug company) has to do with insurers and with the public. These drugs are indeed expensive, and I would hope that their cost could come down. But once again, we see a general reluctance to pay for massively cheaper female contraceptives, which were only recently required by ACA. And these cheap drugs have a true benefit to society: unwanted pregnancies cost society beaucoup dollars across the lifespan of that unwanted child. Not to mention the personal choice on the part of women that needs to be considered. Will the right raise an equal stink about these HIV drugs?