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[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You might buy from an illicit source at full price if the genuine product was outright denied.

[–] rumschlumpel@feddit.org 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

What would lead to someone being outright denied to buy medication, even if they pay with their own money? I could see it for things opiates, but no one takes cancer drugs for fun.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You're not from America, are you?

[–] rumschlumpel@feddit.org 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

No. I would be surprised if every American knew the answer, though. People tend to be ignorant about things they didn't personally experience.