Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

Slightly yes, I believe the government should have regulations that protect consumers. I however don’t agree that they should have full control as the prices set in the free market are important for research by firms.

Yes, but the government should provide subsidies to the research and development of life saving drugs

No, instead they should offer subsidies and rebates or a loan system like Hechs/Fee-help where you only are expected to pay if your income reaches a suitable threshold.

No, this would lead to people using fake reasons to buy drugs and then sell or deal it in a black market.

the government should invest more money into drug research, and yes regulate prices for life saving drugs, an expensive suggestion sure but ultimately better for everyone.

Yes, but if the company wants to charge more make sure money is going towards research etc.

the state governments should

Yes, but primarily through ensuring that the profit margin isn't too large for these drugs and that any large profit is reasonable or is going towards further research

Yes, but through subsidies rather than straight up regulation.

Free healthcare like Canada

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No, but the government should provide a capped amount for each drug to prevent Pharmaceutical companies from massively inflating drug prices.

No, the government should subsidise

I’m unsure on this question

This question confuses me.

No, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents. & No, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses. & No, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs.

Yes, but the government need to be better an expanding and adding new alternative medications to the PBS.

Yes, if it is regulated it may make it easier to access these life-saving drugs.

No, but require a portion of profits to be redirected to research and development of new life saving and general prescription drugs and ensure government funding for research and development

Yes as someone who takes prednisone and fludro every day to stay alive it’s unfair to have to pay so much for something saving my life I didn’t choose to have a an incurable disease

Should governments have the right to set prices for drugs, or should it be left to the free market?

Have you or someone you know ever struggled with the high cost of a necessary medication, and how did that affect you emotionally?

Regulate or subsidise? We should not be too eager to impose regulatory pricing nor should be too eager to allow absurd prices to be placed in those in need. We need to carefully negotiate and ensure a balance between the needy and the need to encourage and reward research.

How would you feel if someone you love couldn’t access a medicine due to its high cost?

Do you believe that life-saving medications should be affordable for all, even if it impacts drug company profits?

Do you think there's a way to balance making drugs affordable without discouraging companies from developing new treatments?

Is it fair that prices for the same drugs can be drastically different in other countries, and how does that make you feel as a consumer?

Do you think drug pricing is a moral issue, and why or why not?

If you were faced with choosing between two expensive drugs, how would you make that decision and what factors would matter most to you?

Do companies deserve to charge high prices for innovative medicines if they invested millions in research and development, or is that unfair to patients?