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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 32 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I don't have a problem with paying a premium for necessary painkillers, but

Only a fraction of the medicine, most of which arrived after the shortage had eased, was ever distributed to hospitals and pharmacies. In May of 2023, health officials ordered staff to stop using the imported acetaminophen in neonatal intensive care units after deeming it a risk to patients when administered through feeding tubes. Within two months, there was a hospital-wide transition back to using standard children’s medications.

Paying a premium for painkillers that could not be administered, and did not arrive on time is nonsensical.

And that's before we get to the allegations of corruption.

[–] bufalo1973@lemm.ee 10 points 17 hours ago (1 children)
[–] radiofreebc@lemmy.world 5 points 16 hours ago

I wonder if the corporations that benefitted are significant UCP donors.