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Answer Overview

Response rates from 6k Pirate Party voters.

93%
Yes
7%
No
89%
Yes
5%
No
2%
Yes, and we should socialise medicine and healthcare
1%
No, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs
2%
Yes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs
1%
No, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents
0%
No, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Pirate Party voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @B2R7G98answered…4wks4W

No, instead subsidise those drugs so that they are affordable for patients while pharmaceutical companies retain a financial incentive to develop and produce them.

 @B22G8ZNanswered…3mos3MO

Only if they make it cheaper. Otherwise, you’re better off just buying from some company than risk increasing prices.

 @9SXQY5Ganswered…6mos6MO

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.

 @Okanswered…6mos6MO

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

 @8RJNF2Qanswered…4yrs4Y

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.

 @8TLSNZVanswered…4yrs4Y

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

 @8SW4NZCanswered…4yrs4Y

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.